The average train between Kirkcaldy and Leicester takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkcaldy 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 hourly between Kirkcaldy and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Leicester station via Edinburgh Waverley station and Doncaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Kirkcaldy to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Kirkcaldy and Leicester is 408.4 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley, Doncaster, and Sheffield in around 6h 16m.