Southampton to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Elgin takes 15h 22m and the fastest train takes 11h 34m. 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.

15h 22m
Duration: 633 mi
Distance: £289
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
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Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

13h 20m

£228–381

Southampton to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 15h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:15 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day
19h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:15 AM → 5:37 PM
12h 22m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 29m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:15 AM → 5:37 PM
12h 22m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 29m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:15 AM → 5:37 PM
12h 22m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 29m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:15 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 30m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
22h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:15 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
18h 26m • 3 changes
3:15 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
18h 34m • 3 changes
7:15 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day
19h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 5:37 PM
12h 22m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 34m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 29m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes

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.