The average train between Elgin and Cardiff takes 11h 7m and the fastest train takes 11h 6m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Elgin to Cardiff. 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 6 times a week between Elgin and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:37 AM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 11h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Cardiff station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
Elgin to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Elgin to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Elgin and Cardiff is 686.1 km. The road distance is 925 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 11h 13m.