The average train between Leicester and Fife takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Fife. 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 Leicester and Fife. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Fife at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Fife? 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 Leicester to Fife. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Fife station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Leicester to Fife train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Fife train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Leicester to Fife train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Leicester and Fife is 428.2 km. The road distance is 659 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Cupar via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 51m.