There are 7 ways to get from León to Edinburgh by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, 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
Fly • 8h 41m
6 alternative options
Train • 23h 26m
Drive, car ferry • 30h 48m
Bus • 38h 40m
Bus, train • 2 days 9h
Bus, night bus • 2 days 20h
Drive, Eurotunnel • 22h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from León to Edinburgh is to bus which costs €150 - €240 and takes 38h 40m.
The quickest way to get from León to Edinburgh is to fly which costs €80 - €400 and takes 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct bus from León to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station via Vitoria-Gasteiz and London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from León to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Edinburgh via Chamartin, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Avignon Tgv, Marne La Vallee Chessy and London Kings Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
The distance between León and Edinburgh is 934 miles.
The best way to get from León to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 23h 26m and costs €360 - €1200.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from León to Edinburgh, including transfers.
León to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leon station.
León to Edinburgh train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs €80 - €400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €360 - €1200 and takes 23h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €150 - €240 and takes 38h 40m.
- Distance: 934 miles
- Duration: 8h 41m
What companies run services between León, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines and four other airlines fly from León to Edinburgh twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from León to Edinburgh via Madrid-Chamartin, Chamartin, Atocha, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Avignon Tgv, Marne La Vallee Chessy, London St Pancras Intl, and London Kings Cross in around 23h 26m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £650
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £650
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona, London City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £160 - £750
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £170 - £1,100
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Palma Mallorca, Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £130 - £600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leon to Edinburgh via Barcelona, Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £300
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 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19 - £24
- 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
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29 - £60
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- £29 - £40
- Promo+
- £34 - £37
- Flexible
- £45 - £60
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £70 - £100
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Avignon Tgv to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- £60 - £90
- Rail 1st Class
- £80 - £120
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 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100 - £290
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- £260 - £290
- Standard
- £100 - £120
- Standard Premier
- £140 - £180
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- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- 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
- 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
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 Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13 - £17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28 - £35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Victoria, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28 - £35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Leon to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20 - £29
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Londres Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £90 - £130
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Leon to Londres Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £140 - £200
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16 - £40
- Website
- Megabus UK
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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 London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15 - £19
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- £65 - £85
- Car
- £190 - £280
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Leon Airport to Edinburgh Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 20m and has one stopover.
León to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Edinburgh Bus Station.
Edinburgh is 1h behind León. It is currently 11:38 in León and 10:38 in Edinburgh.
León to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Edinburgh station.
Vueling Airlines, Aer Lingus, easyJet and three other airlines offer flights from Leon Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
There are 2040+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from León to Leon Airport is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs €27 - €35.