The average train between Leicester and Kirkcaldy takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Kirkcaldy. 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 Kirkcaldy. 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 Kirkcaldy at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Leicester to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Leicester to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Kirkcaldy is 408.4 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Kirkcaldy via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 22m.