Sunderland to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Elgin takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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.

8h 1m
Duration: 333 mi
Distance: £140
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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7h 37m

£88–217

Sunderland to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sunderland and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:55 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 7:42 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
2:57 PM → 9:45 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:09 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 5:37 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:14 AM → 4:55 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
12:14 PM → 7:26 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
4:14 PM → 10:59 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
6:14 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.