Doncaster to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Elgin takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Doncaster 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.

9h 20m
Duration: 433 mi
Distance: £179
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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8h 21m

£108–281

Doncaster to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Doncaster and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:43 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
3:43 PM → 11:27 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:23 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:23 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:32 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 7:26 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
3:43 PM → 10:59 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:23 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:23 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:23 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster 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.