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The average train between Elgin and Bournemouth takes 13h 16m and the fastest train takes 10h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 16m
Duration
699 mi
Distance
£295
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
  2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
12h 5m
£229–407

Elgin to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 42m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway12h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 44m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 49m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 27m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 51m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway12h 5m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway18h 14m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway17h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 54m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 54m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 54m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 54m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 28m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 42m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 698.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Bournemouth via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 12h 5m.

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