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Elgin to Whitby trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Elgin and Whitby takes 13h 56m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Elgin to Whitby. 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 56m
Duration
401 mi
Distance
£172
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Elgin to Whitby train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Elgin and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:37 AM which arrives into Whitby at 7:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 13h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Whitby? 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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  • Distance: 400.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 56m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Whitby via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 9h 27m.

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