The train between Lincoln and Elgin takes 8h 28m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lincoln 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 6 times a week between Lincoln and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 6:43 AM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Elgin station via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Lincoln to Elgin train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Elgin train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Lincoln to Elgin train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Lincoln and Elgin is 522 km. The road distance is 766 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Elgin via Retford and Aberdeen in around 9h 35m.
