Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Elgin Cathedral takes 5h 3m 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 3m
Duration: 199 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Aberdeen

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5h 15m

£56–127

Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Elgin Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Elgin Cathedral at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:00 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
10h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 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, October 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 Wednesday, October 28, 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, October 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 Friday, October 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:20 AM → 8:45 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
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
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Frequently asked questions

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