Train Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral from £94 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Elgin Cathedral takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 1m
Duration: 199 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Aberdeen

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Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Elgin Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Elgin Cathedral at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

7:31 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

9:35 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:55 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 7:26 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:35 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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