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The average train between Elgin and Southampton takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 41m
Duration
670 mi
Distance
£285
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
  2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
11h 22m
£218–382

Elgin to Southampton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Southampton at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 18m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 55m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 56m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 12m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 17m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 55m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 17m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 22m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway17h 34m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway17h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 18m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 55m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 56m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 18m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 55m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 56m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 18m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 55m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 56m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 18m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 55m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 56m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 10m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Southampton? 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.

Map of how to get from Elgin to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 669.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Southampton Central via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 11h 22m.

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