Bournemouth to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Elgin takes 14h 23m and the fastest train takes 11h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.

14h 23m
Duration: 699 mi
Distance: £293
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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12h 25m

£226–393

Bournemouth to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Elgin at 7:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 14h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
16h 28m • 4 changes
9:10 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day
18h • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 44m • 4 changes
7:02 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 47m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 7:42 PM
12h 9m • 4 changes
9:57 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 44m • 4 changes
7:02 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 47m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 7:42 PM
12h 9m • 4 changes
9:57 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 44m • 4 changes
7:02 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 47m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 7:42 PM
12h 9m • 4 changes
9:57 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 44m • 4 changes
7:02 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 47m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 7:42 PM
12h 9m • 4 changes
9:57 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:19 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
10:22 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 23m • 4 changes
11:57 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
1:57 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
21h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:50 AM → 10:59 PM
12h 9m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Elgin via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 12h 25m.

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