The average train between Falkirk and Leicester takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Falkirk and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Leicester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Falkirk to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Falkirk to Leicester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Leicester is 411.6 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 6h 40m.