Swansea to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Elgin takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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.

16h 38m
Duration: 620 mi
Distance: £258
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain
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Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

13h 18m

£209–358

Swansea to Elgin train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Swansea and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:43 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 6m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
18h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:43 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 6m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
18h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:43 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 6m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
18h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:43 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 6m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
18h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:43 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 6m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
18h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:39 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 10m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 3 changes
12:56 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
22h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:32 AM → 10:59 PM
12h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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.