Manchester to Elgin Trains

Manchester to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Elgin takes 10h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 10m
Duration: 416 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

8h 41m

£132–235

Manchester to Elgin train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 16m • 2 changes
8:24 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
13h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:24 PM → 7:42 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 13m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:30 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Manchester to Elgin train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

4:25 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day

8:24 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

10:24 AM → 5:37 PM

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

10:24 AM → 5:37 PM

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

10:24 AM → 5:37 PM

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

10:24 AM → 5:37 PM

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

8:24 AM → 5:37 PM

10:24 AM → 6:49 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:30 AM → 7:26 PM

2:30 PM → 10:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket

Manchester to Elgin trains

Find Transport to Elgin

Trip Overview

Train

Manchester to Elgin train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

4:25 PM → 7:41 AMArrives next day

8:24 PM → 9:49 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

10:24 AM → 5:37 PM

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

10:24 AM → 5:37 PM

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

10:24 AM → 5:37 PM

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

10:24 AM → 5:37 PM

12:24 PM → 7:42 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 3:11 PM

8:24 AM → 5:37 PM

10:24 AM → 6:49 PM

2:24 PM → 9:45 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:30 AM → 7:26 PM

2:30 PM → 10:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket

Train trips from Manchester

Train trips to Elgin

Alternative transport options

4:25 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day

8:24 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day