The train between Edinburgh and Elgin takes 4h 26m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Edinburgh 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 on demand between Edinburgh and Elgin. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Elgin station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Edinburgh to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Elgin is 188.9 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 4h 26m.