Methil to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Methil and Elgin takes 5h 26m 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 26m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 44m

£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 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Kirkcaldy and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:17 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:14 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
10h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 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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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.