Cambridge to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Elgin takes 12h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

12h 19m
Duration: 557 mi
Distance: £238
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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10h 51m

£175–309

Cambridge to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cambridge and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Elgin at 7:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 40m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 40m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 9:45 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 11:27 PM
10h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:00 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
16h 41m • 3 changes
7:00 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
14h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 40m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 40m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:11 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 40m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.