The average train between Manchester and Elgin takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 5 times a day between Manchester and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Elgin station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Manchester to Elgin train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Elgin train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Manchester to Elgin train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Elgin is 468.5 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 8h 39m.