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Outbound fromLeicester to Inverkeithing by train
It takes an average of 6h 25m to travel from Leicester to Inverkeithing by train, over a distance of around 252 miles (406 km). There are normally 37 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Inverkeithing and tickets for this journey start from £89.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:38 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Inverkeithing | |
| Journey time | From 5h 0m | |
| Distance | 252 miles (406 km) | |
| Frequency | 37 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £89.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
How to travel from Leicester to Inverkeithing by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Leicester to Inverkeithing? Look no further.
You'll usually find 37 trains per day running between Leicester and Inverkeithing, which usually take 6 hours 25 minutes to complete the 252 miles (406 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Inverkeithing by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Leicester to Inverkeithing start from £89.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Inverkeithing? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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