The average train between Penrith and Elgin takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times 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 every 4 hours between Penrith and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 12m. 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 station and arriving at Elgin station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Penrith to Elgin train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Elgin train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Penrith to Elgin train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Elgin is 333.6 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 7h 3m.