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Trip Overview

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.

6h 38m
Duration
344 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kirkcaldy to Leicester train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 13m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways10h 26m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways11h 16m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways11h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 30m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways11h 1m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 27m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 29m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 35m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 59m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 47m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 30m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 30m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 30m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways5h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Kirkcaldy to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 343.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley, Doncaster, and Sheffield in around 6h 16m.

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