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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Elgin to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£245
Average price
£245
Fastest journey
10 h 6 m
Average duration
10 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
582 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elgin to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elgin to Birmingham will cost around £245 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £245.
Of the 1 trains that leave Elgin for Birmingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 582 km distance in an average of 10 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Elgin to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Elgin to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £154. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £154, and a train costs an average of £242.
Distance: 582 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
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£245 Average Price | £202 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Elgin to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Elgin to Birmingham trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 08:52 Elgin | 9h14 | 18:06 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elgin to Birmingham
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Trains from Elgin to Birmingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £242 but you can travel from only £154 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 14:07. The fastest train covers the 582 km distance in 9h 14m.
Distance 582 km |
Average train duration 8h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £242 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 9h 14m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 14:07 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Elgin to Birmingham trainsScotRail trains will get you between Elgin and Birmingham from £154. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Elgin to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elgin to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Elgin and Birmingham
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 10:25 - 18:05
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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ShoppingParkingDining
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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