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.
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.



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5h 52m • 3 changesWant 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 Cupar station via Sheffield station and Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Leicester to Fife train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.
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The distance between Leicester and Fife is 428.2 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Cupar via Sheffield, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 44m.