The average train between Inverness and Elgin takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Inverness 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 hourly between Inverness and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Elgin at 10:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness station and arriving at Elgin station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Inverness to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
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The distance between Inverness and Elgin is 57.2 km. The road distance is 59 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Elgin hourly. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 42 min.