Train Elgin to Methil from £86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Methil takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Methil. 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 17m
Duration: 183 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 30m

£62–149

Elgin to Methil train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Methil. 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 Methil at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
4:20 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
6:03 PM → 11:11 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:11 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:10 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

10:43 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
1:14 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 10:20 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
5:47 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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