The average train between Birmingham and Elgin takes 11h 29m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Birmingham and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 10:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Elgin at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 11h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Elgin station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
Birmingham to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Birmingham to Elgin train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Elgin is 581.7 km. The road distance is 866 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Elgin via Edinburgh Waverley and Dundee in around 10h 36m.
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