There are 10 ways to get from León to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, towncar, car ferry, car, night bus or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus to Oviedo, fly • 10h 36m
9 alternative options
Train to Madrid, fly • 7h 58m
Bus, towncar to Porto, fly • 11h 28m
Train to Santiago de Compostela, fly • 11h 22m
Train, bus • 23h 26m
Bus, car ferry, train • 37h 18m
Drive, car ferry • 32h 18m
Bus • 39h
Bus, night bus • 2 days 14h
Drive, Eurotunnel • 22h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from León to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs €55 - €230 and takes 7h 58m.
The quickest way to get from León to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs €55 - €230 and takes 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct bus from León to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Bus Station via Vitoria-Gasteiz and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h.
The distance between León and Edinburgh is 934 miles.
The best way to get from León to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 26m and costs €430 - €1300.
It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from León to Edinburgh, including transfers.
León to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leon station.
There is no direct flight from Oviedo Airport to Edinburgh Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 55m and has one stopover.
León to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Edinburgh is 1h behind León. It is currently 07:03 in León and 06:03 in Edinburgh.
- Distance: 934 miles
- Duration: 10h 36m
What companies run services between León, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from León to Edinburgh via Vitoria-Gasteiz, Londres Victoria Coach Station, and Victoria Coach Station in around 39h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Oviedo to Edinburgh via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £23 - £140
Flights from Oviedo to Edinburgh via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £200
Flights from Oviedo to Edinburgh via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £230
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £210
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £210
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £230
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £230
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £230
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £230
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £230
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £230
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Oviedo to Edinburgh via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £22 - £140
Flights from Oviedo to Edinburgh via London Stansted, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £25 - £150
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £200
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £200
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £190
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £190
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £190
Flights from Santiago de Compostela to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £24 - £240
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Oviedo to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £360
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £370
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Oviedo to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £390
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £300
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £310
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £60 - £330
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £360
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £370
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £120 - £650
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Oviedo to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £320
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120 - £450
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £160 - £550
Flights from Santiago de Compostela to Edinburgh via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £170 - £330
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100 - £550
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Porto to Edinburgh via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £210 - £600
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Leon to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20 - £26
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21 - £27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9 - £13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20 - £25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Leon to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £65
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- £30 - £40
- Promo+
- £36 - £39
- Flexible
- £50 - £65
Train from Leon to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10 - £35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- £10 - £14
- Promo+
- £15 - £16
- Flexible
- £24 - £35
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £80 - £110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- £80 - £95
- 1st Class
- £90 - £110
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60 - £110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- £60 - £85
- Rail 1st Class
- £80 - £110
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bordeaux-St-Jean to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £150 - £280
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £110 - £320
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- £280 - £320
- Standard
- £110 - £140
- Standard Premier
- £150 - £190
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- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50 - £390
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £50 - £75
- Anytime Day Single
- £170 - £240
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £270 - £390
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £160 - £240
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £220 - £650
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Standard
- £220 - £320
- 1st Class
- £440 - £650
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- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Leon to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16 - £24
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35 - £55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £40 - £60
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Londres Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £180 - £270
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Londres Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £270 - £400
- Website
- ALSA
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Leon to Vidago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20 - £28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leon to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23 - £35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40 - £60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from London Finchley Road to Edinburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40 - £60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- (+351) 253 267 730
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from San Sebastian to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45 - £65
- Website
- iberocoach.com
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Victoria Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45 - £65
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16 - £50
- Website
- Megabus UK
Night bus from London Finchley Road to Edinburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30 - £50
- Website
- Megabus UK
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- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- £65 - £85
- Car
- £190 - £280
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- Phone
- (+351) 220971653
- info@vmtransfers.com
- Website
- vmtransfers.com
Towncar from Vidago to Porto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £110 - £140
- More information at
- VMTransfers
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