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The average train between Heathrow and Elgin takes 12h 12m 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 12m
Duration
606 mi
Distance
£260
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
  3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
11h 3m
£196–330

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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 5m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 9m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 52m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 25m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail12h 12m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 51m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 23m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 2m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail16h 14m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail15h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 9m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 52m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 9m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 52m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 9m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 52m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 9m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 52m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 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.

Map of how to get from Heathrow to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 606.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 12m

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 3m.

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