How to travel from Stirling to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Stirling and Leicester is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Stirling 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.
👋 Also check out Leicester → Stirling if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh then Doncaster and then to Leicester.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£82($95)
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.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£19($23)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stirling to Leicester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Stirling and Leicester is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Stirling and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stirling to Leicester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Leicester. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling 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 15m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Stirling and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Stirling and Leicester. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling 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 8h 35m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Stirling and Leicester. The distance is around 521km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane + 5 similar | 3h 20m | £195($230) | hourly | 694km (431 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 3h 20m | £145($170) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £115($135) | hourly | 535km (333 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 25m | £105($120) | hourly | 558km (347 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 45m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 796km (494 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 4h 50m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 760km (472 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £82($95) | hourly | 570km (354 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 5h 45m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 590km (366 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | £19($23) | once daily | 545km (339 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £90($105) | on demand | 521km (324 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stirling and Leicester
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
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