The average train between Leicester and Perth takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Perth? 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 Perth. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Perth station via Sheffield station and Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Leicester to Perth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
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The distance between Leicester and Perth is 443.2 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Perth via Sheffield, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 11m.