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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Elgin takes 11h 15m 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 15m
Duration
489 mi
Distance
£206
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 7m • 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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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 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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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 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, November 17, 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, November 18, 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 40m.

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