The average train between Dundee and Leicester takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Dundee and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dundee 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Leicester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Dundee to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Dundee to Leicester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Leicester is 442.2 km. The road distance is 683 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 7h 30m.