Durham to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Elgin takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 44m
Duration: 335 mi
Distance: £148
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
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Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

7h 19m

£101–218

Durham to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Durham and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:25 PM → 11:27 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
7:26 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
12h 15m • 2 changes
10:50 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
10h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:26 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:26 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:23 AM → 1:23 PM
6h • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 13m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:19 AM → 4:55 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
12:23 PM → 7:26 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 10:59 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
6:24 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:26 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:26 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.