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York to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Elgin takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.

8h 28m
Duration
401 mi
Distance
£206
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
  3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
7h 52m
£135–324

York to Elgin train times

Trains run every 3 hours between York and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 400.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from York to Elgin via Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen in around 7h 52m.

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