Cardiff to Elgin Trains

Cardiff to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Elgin takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 22m
Duration: 575 mi
Distance: £245
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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12h 13m

£194–334

Cardiff to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
1:53 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
17h 48m • 3 changes
4:16 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
17h 33m • 3 changes
10:21 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day
16h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 49m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 11:27 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
1:53 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
21h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:40 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 19m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Cardiff to Elgin train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

1:53 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day

4:16 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day

10:21 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

1:53 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:40 AM → 10:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Elgin, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Cardiff to Elgin trains

Find Transport to Elgin

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Cardiff to Elgin train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

1:53 PM → 7:41 AMArrives next day

4:16 PM → 9:49 AMArrives next day

10:21 PM → 3:11 PMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 5:37 PM

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:53 AM → 6:49 PM

9:53 AM → 9:45 PM

11:53 AM → 11:27 PM

1:53 PM → 11:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:40 AM → 10:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Elgin, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Elgin

Alternative transport options

1:53 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day

4:16 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day

10:21 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day

1:53 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day