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Liverpool to Elgin trains

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The average train between Liverpool and Elgin takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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.

10h 4m
Duration
421 mi
Distance
£184
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
  4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
9h 37m
£132–261

Liverpool to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Liverpool and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail13h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail8h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 11m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 44m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 26m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail15h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail7h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail7h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail7h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail7h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail8h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 420.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Elgin via Preston, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 9h 37m.

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