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Cardiff to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Elgin takes 14h 33m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 33m
Duration
574 mi
Distance
£263
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
  4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
12h 12m
£203–385

Cardiff to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 14h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 574.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Elgin via Crewe, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 12h 12m.

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