The average train between Penrith and Elgin takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. There is at least one train per day from Penrith 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 once daily between Penrith and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 12:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Penrith is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Elgin at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes station and arriving at Elgin station via Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Penrith to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
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The distance between Penrith and Elgin is 333.6 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Elgin via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 48m.