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Trip Overview

The average train between Kirkcaldy and Leicester takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. 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.

7h 9m
Duration
391 mi
Distance
£170
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train
  3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train
6h 52m
£129–201

Kirkcaldy to Leicester train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country11h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country12h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 12m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 14m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 16m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country11h 47m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 13m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 15m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 37m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 12m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 14m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 16m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 12m • 2 changes

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.

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  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 6h 52m.

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