Edinburgh to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Elgin takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 2m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Elgin train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Elgin. 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 at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:31 PM → 11:27 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
9:30 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 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 17, 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, October 18, 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, October 19, 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 20, 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 21, 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

Frequently asked questions

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