Birmingham to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Elgin takes 11h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.

11h 16m
Duration: 489 mi
Distance: £217
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Aberdeen

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10h 36m

£165–302

Birmingham to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 11h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:04 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
15h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:01 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 9:45 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
2:04 PM → 11:27 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:07 AM → 7:26 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
2:01 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
4:01 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 40m • 3 changes
6:01 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:01 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 9:45 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:01 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 9:45 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:01 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 9:45 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:01 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 9:45 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.