The average train between Dumfries and Elgin takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Dumfries 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 once daily between Dumfries and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Elgin station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Dumfries to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Dumfries to Elgin train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Dumfries and Elgin is 287.4 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Elgin via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 9m.
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