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The average train between London and Elgin takes 10h 47m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 47m
Duration
588 mi
Distance
£248
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
9h 40m
£189–312

London to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between London and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 10h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail15h 11m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail11h 7m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 46m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London 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.

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  • Distance: 588.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Elgin via Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen in around 9h 40m.

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