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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and East Kilbride takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to East Kilbride. 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 54m
Duration
331 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Leicester to East Kilbride train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 48m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 48m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 5m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 48m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 48m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to East Kilbride? 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 Leicester to East Kilbride.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 331.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and East Kilbride, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leicester to East Kilbride via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 59m.

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