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Birmingham to Elgin trains

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The average train between Birmingham and Elgin takes 11h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. 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 15m
Duration
489 mi
Distance
£211
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Aberdeen

best
  1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain train
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
  3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
10h 42m
£166–290

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 6:07 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 10m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 30m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 45m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 7m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 42m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 38m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 26m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 52m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 34m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 10m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 30m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 45m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 10m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 30m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 45m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 10m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 30m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 45m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 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.

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  • Distance: 488.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 15m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Elgin via Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 10h 42m.

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