Scotland to Leicester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Scotland and Leicester takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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.

5h 59m
Duration: 320 mi
Distance: £138
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...

5h 26m

£111–216

Scotland to Leicester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Scotland and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 31, 2026

1:38 PM → 6:52 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
3:57 PM → 8:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
5:30 PM → 11:18 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:06 PM → 6:50 AM
Arrives next day
10h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, August 1, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

9:46 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 4:50 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 6:51 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 8:51 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:51 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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.