How to travel from Perth to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Leicester is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Perth to Leicester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then Doncaster and then to Leicester.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance572km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Perth to Leicester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).

The distance between Perth and Leicester is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Perth and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Leicester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Leicester. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, Doncaster and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Perth and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Perth and Leicester. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth 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 9h 45m.

Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Perth and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Perth and Leicester. The distance is around 572km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

How do I get from Perth to Leicester

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Leicester

Transport options from Perth to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane + 5 similar
3h 50m
£150($175)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
£120($145)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 60m
£205($240)
hourly747km (464 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4hrs
£110($130)
hourly611km (379 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 35m
£250($295)
hourly762km (474 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 20m
£160($190)
every 2 hours789km (490 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
£87($105)
hourly602km (374 miles)
Train via Edinburgh6h 25m
£165($195)
every 2 hours622km (386 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
£23($27)
once daily560km (348 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£100($115)
on demand572km (355 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester