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.
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.



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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Elgin station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
Cardiff to Elgin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Elgin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Cardiff to Elgin train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Elgin is 686.1 km. The road distance is 925 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Elgin via Crewe, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 12h 12m.