The average train between Hamilton and Elgin takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is at least one train per day from Hamilton to Elgin. 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 once daily between Hamilton and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Elgin at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Elgin station via Elgin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Hamilton to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Hamilton to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
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The distance between Hamilton and Elgin is 213.9 km. The road distance is 376 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
