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.
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.



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4h 57m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Sheffield station and Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Leicester to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
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The distance between Leicester and Kirkcaldy is 408.4 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Kirkcaldy via Sheffield, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 7m.