Elgin to Methil Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Methil takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Methil. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 27m

£53–120

Elgin to Methil train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Methil. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Methil at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:47 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:11 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 5:10 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Methil? 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.