The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Elgin
Cheapest price
£113
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
7 h 46 m
Average duration
7 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Elgin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Elgin will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leeds for Elgin 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 443 km distance in an average of 7 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 46 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.


Live departures
Leeds to Elgin train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Elgin trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 31 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:16 Leeds | 7h46 | 17:02 Elgin | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Elgin
Take a train from Leeds to Elgin and enjoy the approximately 443 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 16:20.
Distance 443 km |
Average train duration 7h 4m |
Trains per day 5 |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 16:20 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, ScotRail from Leeds to Elgin trainsCrossCountry, ScotRail trains will get you between Leeds and Elgin. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leeds to Elgin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Elgin 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 Elgin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Elgin
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- 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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