Halifax to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Elgin takes 10h 45m 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 45m
Duration: 443 mi
Distance: £202
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 16m

£135–295

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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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
2:54 PM → 11:27 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 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, October 18, 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, October 19, 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, October 20, 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, October 21, 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 Thursday, October 22, 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

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