The average train between Fife and Leicester takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife 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 Fife and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fife to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Fife to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Leicester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Fife to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Fife to Leicester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fife and Leicester is 428.2 km. The road distance is 659 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 7h 10m.