Train Edinburgh to Elgin from £93 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Elgin takes 5h 1m 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 1m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 54m

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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 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

10:31 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
1:28 PM → 5:37 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:42 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 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 Thursday, June 18, 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, June 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 Saturday, June 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 Sunday, June 21, 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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