Elgin to Cardiff Trains

Elgin to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Cardiff takes 13h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 42m
Duration: 575 mi
Distance: £243
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

11h 56m

£193–335

Elgin to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 13h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:47 PM → 12:43 PM
Arrives next day
18h 55m • 3 changes
9:46 PM → 2:43 PM
Arrives next day
16h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:43 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 8:53 PM
11h • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 11:02 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Cardiff? 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.

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Train via Crewe

Elgin to Cardiff train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:47 PM → 12:43 PMArrives next day

9:46 PM → 2:43 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM

7:53 AM → 6:45 PM

9:52 AM → 8:51 PM

11:39 AM → 10:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM

7:53 AM → 6:45 PM

9:52 AM → 8:51 PM

11:39 AM → 10:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM

7:53 AM → 6:45 PM

9:52 AM → 8:51 PM

11:39 AM → 10:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM

7:53 AM → 6:45 PM

9:52 AM → 8:51 PM

11:39 AM → 10:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:44 PM

7:53 AM → 6:45 PM

9:52 AM → 8:51 PM

11:39 AM → 10:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:32 AM → 4:43 PM

7:53 AM → 6:45 PM

9:52 AM → 8:53 PM

11:39 AM → 11:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Elgin to Aberdeen

Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket

Train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley

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5:47 PM → 12:43 PM
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9:46 PM → 2:43 PM
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