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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Fife takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. 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.

6h 59m
Duration
362 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Fife train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Fife. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Fife at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 38m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 44m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 51m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross CountryScotRail6h 24m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 43m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 24m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 51m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 51m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 54m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 51m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Fife.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 362.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Cupar via Sheffield, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 44m.

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