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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Kirkcaldy takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. 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.

6h 20m
Duration
344 mi
Distance
£150
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 12m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 12m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 12m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 12m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h • 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 15m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 37m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 58m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 1m • 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 12m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 57m • 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 12m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Kirkcaldy? 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 Kirkcaldy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 343.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Kirkcaldy via Sheffield, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 7m.

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