Wakefield to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Elgin takes 9h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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 37m
Duration: 436 mi
Distance: £208
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

8h 57m

£159–283

Wakefield to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wakefield and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:47 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 2 changes
7:47 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
14h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

9:48 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:48 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:48 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

9:48 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

9:48 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:48 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 49m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 7:45 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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