Methil to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Methil and Elgin takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Methil 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.

5h 39m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 39m

£53–121

Methil to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Methil and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Methil is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Kirkcaldy and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:18 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
5:20 PM → 9:45 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:16 PM → 11:27 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:25 PM → 7:41 AM
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10h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 4:55 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 7:26 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:17 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Methil 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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Methil to Elgin train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:18 PM → 6:49 PM

5:20 PM → 9:45 PM

6:16 PM → 11:27 PM

9:25 PM → 7:41 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM

6:17 AM → 11:36 AM

10:20 AM → 3:11 PM

2:18 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM

6:17 AM → 11:36 AM

10:20 AM → 3:11 PM

2:18 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM

6:17 AM → 11:36 AM

10:20 AM → 3:11 PM

2:18 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM

6:17 AM → 11:36 AM

10:20 AM → 3:11 PM

2:18 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:49 AM

6:15 AM → 11:36 AM

10:19 AM → 3:11 PM

2:18 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:26 PM

12:17 PM → 4:55 PM

2:18 PM → 7:26 PM

6:17 PM → 10:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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9:25 PM → 7:41 AM
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