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Leicester to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

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.

6h 58m
Duration
391 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain train
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
6h 22m
£128–201

Leicester to Kirkcaldy train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 52m • 2 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: 391.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Kirkcaldy via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 22m.

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