The average train between Dumfries and Elgin takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times 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 every 4 hours between Dumfries and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Elgin at 7:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 9h 3m. 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 Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Dumfries to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lockerbie station.
Dumfries to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Dumfries to Elgin train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Elgin is 287.4 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a bus from School to Elgin via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 8h 2m.