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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Elgin takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport 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.

10h 29m
Duration
413 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Southport to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southport and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 48m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 21m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail16h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail16h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 8m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 34m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport 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.

Map of how to get from Southport to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 412.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Elgin via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, and Larbert in around 9h 32m.

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