The average train between Leicester and Livingston takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Livingston. 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 Livingston. 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 Livingston at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Livingston? 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 Livingston. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Sheffield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Leicester to Livingston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Livingston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Leicester and Livingston is 394.7 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Livingston North via Sheffield, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 48m.