The average train between Spalding and Elgin takes 12h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Spalding 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 3 times a day between Spalding and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Elgin station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Spalding to Elgin train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Elgin train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Spalding to Elgin train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Spalding and Elgin is 576.6 km. The road distance is 851 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Elgin via Peterborough and Aberdeen in around 10h 4m.