The average train between York and Elgin takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between York and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Elgin at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Elgin. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Elgin station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
York to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Elgin station.
Book your York to Elgin train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between York and Elgin is 433.6 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from York to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 7h 27m.