Rome2Rio

Birmingham to Elgin trains

Find Transport to Elgin

View schedule

Trip Overview

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.

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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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.

Operators