The average train between Elgin and Edinburgh takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Elgin to Edinburgh. 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 6 times a week between Elgin and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:37 AM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart 6 times a week, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Elgin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Elgin and Edinburgh is 188.9 km. The road distance is 319 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 4h 1m.