Cardiff to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Elgin takes 14h 26m 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 26m
Duration: 575 mi
Distance: £240
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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12h 19m

£194–334

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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
1:53 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
22h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:40 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 19m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Elgin? 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.