The average train between Cambridge and Elgin takes 11h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day 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 11h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Elgin station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
Cambridge to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Cambridge to Elgin train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Cambridge and Elgin is 644.3 km. The road distance is 897 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Elgin via Peterborough and Aberdeen in around 10h 33m.