The average train between Fife and Elgin takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Fife to Elgin. 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 4 hours between Fife and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Elgin station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Fife to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Fife to Elgin train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Fife and Elgin is 147.6 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 4h 6m.