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Elgin to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Cardiff takes 14h 2m and the fastest train takes 10h 11m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

14h 2m
Duration
575 mi
Distance
£267
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
  2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
  4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
11h 57m
£212–412

Elgin to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 574.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 2m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Elgin to Cardiff Central via Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 11h 57m.

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