The average train between Elgin and Wick takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Wick. 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 4 times a day between Elgin and Wick. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Wick at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Wick. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Wick station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Elgin to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wick station.
Book your Elgin to Wick train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Elgin and Wick is 89.2 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Wick via Inverness in around 6h 9m.