The average train between Chester and Elgin takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Chester and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 1:36 PM which arrives into Elgin at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Warrington Bank Quay station and arriving at Elgin station via Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Chester to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
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The distance between Chester and Elgin is 496.5 km. The road distance is 628 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Elgin via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 6m.
