Manchester to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Elgin takes 10h 16m 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.

10h 16m
Duration: 416 mi
Distance: £166
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

8h 47m

£132–234

Manchester to Elgin train times

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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:30 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
4:30 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 11m • 2 changes
6:30 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
15h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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