The average train between Elgin and Dunkeld takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Dunkeld. 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 3 hours between Elgin and Dunkeld. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Dunkeld at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Dunkeld station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Elgin to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunkeld & Birnam station.
Book your Elgin to Dunkeld train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Elgin and Dunkeld is 121.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Dunkeld & Birnam via Inverness in around 3h 51m.