Carlisle to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Elgin takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

7h 36m
Duration: 296 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

6h 47m

£96–183

Carlisle to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:05 PM → 11:27 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
7:07 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
12h 34m • 2 changes
10:17 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
11h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:02 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 7:42 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:02 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 7:42 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:02 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 7:42 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:02 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 7:42 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:02 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 9:45 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:05 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
5:03 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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