Swansea to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Elgin takes 15h 43m and the fastest train takes 11h 55m. 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.

15h 43m
Duration: 620 mi
Distance: £268
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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13h 43m

£208–369

Swansea to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 15h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM
13h 51m • 4 changes
6:54 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 55m • 4 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 4 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:54 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 55m • 4 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 4 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 4 changes
12:56 PM → 11:29 AM
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22h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:32 AM → 10:59 PM
12h 27m • 4 changes
12:51 PM → 7:41 AM
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18h 50m • 4 changes
2:55 PM → 9:49 AM
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18h 54m • 4 changes
7:24 PM → 3:11 PM
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19h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM
13h 51m • 4 changes
6:54 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 55m • 4 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 4 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM
13h 51m • 4 changes
6:54 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 55m • 4 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 4 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM
13h 51m • 4 changes
6:54 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 55m • 4 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 4 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM
13h 51m • 4 changes
6:54 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 55m • 4 changes
8:54 AM → 9:45 PM
12h 51m • 4 changes
10:54 AM → 11:27 PM
12h 33m • 4 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.

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Swansea to Elgin train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM

6:54 AM → 6:49 PM

8:54 AM → 9:45 PM

10:54 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:54 AM → 6:49 PM

8:54 AM → 9:45 PM

10:54 AM → 11:27 PM

12:56 PM → 11:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:32 AM → 10:59 PM

12:51 PM → 7:41 AMArrives next day

2:55 PM → 9:49 AMArrives next day

7:24 PM → 3:11 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM

6:54 AM → 6:49 PM

8:54 AM → 9:45 PM

10:54 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM

6:54 AM → 6:49 PM

8:54 AM → 9:45 PM

10:54 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM

6:54 AM → 6:49 PM

8:54 AM → 9:45 PM

10:54 AM → 11:27 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:46 AM → 5:37 PM

6:54 AM → 6:49 PM

8:54 AM → 9:45 PM

10:54 AM → 11:27 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Alternative transport options

12:56 PM → 11:29 AM
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12:51 PM → 7:41 AM
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2:55 PM → 9:49 AM
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7:24 PM → 3:11 PM
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