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Manchester to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Elgin takes 9h 57m 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.

9h 57m
Duration
416 mi
Distance
£191
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Aberdeen

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
  3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
8h 39m
£147–293

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 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 416.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 8h 39m.

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