Burnley to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Elgin takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley 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.

9h 40m
Duration: 409 mi
Distance: £179
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Aberdeen

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Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
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Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

9h 23m

£130–254

Burnley to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Burnley and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:03 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
3:03 PM → 11:27 PM
8h 24m • 3 changes
5:03 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
14h 38m • 3 changes
8:03 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
13h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:03 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:03 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
2:03 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:06 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
3:06 PM → 10:59 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
5:06 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 3 changes
8:06 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
13h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:03 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:03 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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.