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Chester to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Elgin takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

10h 17m
Duration
430 mi
Distance
£198
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Aberdeen

best
  1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain train
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
  3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
9h 47m
£152–313

Chester to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 430.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Elgin via Warrington Bank Quay, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 9h 47m.

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