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Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Leicester takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 22m
Duration
422 mi
Distance
£181
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train
  3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train
7h 34m
£136–220

Perth to Leicester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Perth and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country12h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 53m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 53m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 53m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 53m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Perth to Leicester? 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 Perth to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 421.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 7h 34m.

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