Southampton to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Elgin takes 13h 25m and the fastest train takes 10h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

13h 25m
Duration: 670 mi
Distance: £281
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

11h 55m

£217–371

Southampton to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:30 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
17h 11m • 4 changes
5:59 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
15h 50m • 4 changes
9:58 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day
17h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 7m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 7:42 PM
11h 12m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 7m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 7:42 PM
11h 12m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 7m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 7:42 PM
11h 12m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:00 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 7:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 45m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 11:27 PM
10h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 7:26 PM
12h 33m • 4 changes
11:25 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 34m • 4 changes
2:25 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
17h 16m • 4 changes
4:53 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
16h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 7m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 7:42 PM
11h 12m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 15m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Elgin via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 11h 55m.

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