Manchester to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Elgin takes 9h 57m 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.

9h 57m
Duration: 416 mi
Distance: £166
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Aberdeen

best

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

8h 44m

£132–234

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 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:30 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
15h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 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

Frequently asked questions

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