Heathrow to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heathrow and Elgin takes 12h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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.

12h 13m
Duration: 606 mi
Distance: £255
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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11h 7m

£196–320

Heathrow to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Heathrow and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:57 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 18m • 3 changes
1:27 PM → 11:27 PM
10h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:06 AM → 3:11 PM
12h 5m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:46 AM → 3:11 PM
10h 25m • 3 changes
5:25 AM → 5:37 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 7:45 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:03 AM → 7:26 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
12:57 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 2m • 3 changes
3:27 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
16h 14m • 3 changes
5:57 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
15h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:28 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:28 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:28 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 15m • 3 changes
11:27 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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.

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

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Elgin via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 11h 7m.

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