Halifax to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Elgin takes 10h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax 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.

10h 44m
Duration: 443 mi
Distance: £196
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain
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Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

9h 10m

£134–285

Halifax to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Halifax and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:54 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
14h 47m • 3 changes
8:54 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
12h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:50 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
2:52 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
4:52 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
14h 49m • 3 changes
7:52 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
13h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Elgin? 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.