The average train between Oxford and Elgin takes 13h 54m and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Oxford and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Elgin station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
Oxford to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Oxford to Elgin train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and Elgin is 668.9 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Elgin via Stafford, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 11h 52m.