How to travel from Inverness to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Inverness and Leicester is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Inverness to Leicester by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leicester → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train
Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Edinburgh
Take the train to Edinburgh then Sheffield and then to Leicester.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£30($36)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Inverness to Leicester by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Inverness and Leicester is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Inverness and Leicester by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Leicester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Leicester. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster and Sheffield. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
LNER, East Midlands Railways, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Leicester. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inverness and Leicester. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Inverness and Leicester. The distance is around 735km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Leicester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train + 5 similar | 3hrs | £195($230) | hourly | 804km (500 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 15m | £235($280) | hourly | 679km (422 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 3h 30m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 679km (422 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 45m | £225($265) | hourly | 917km (570 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 15m | £190($225) | hourly | 975km (606 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 769km (478 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 2 similar | 8h 25m | £200($235) | 4 times a day | 830km (516 miles) |
| Train | 8h 30m | £100($120) | 5 times a week | 811km (504 miles) |
| Train via Doncaster | 10hrs | £81($95) | once a week | 810km (503 miles) |
Bus | 11h 50m | £30($36) | once daily | 737km (458 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | £130($150) | on demand | 735km (457 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Inverness and Leicester
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Thameslink
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Leicester
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Leicester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Leicester
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Leicester