The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Elgin
Cheapest price
£132
Average price
£133
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
713 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Elgin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Elgin will cost around £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.
Of the 2 trains that leave London for Elgin every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 713 km distance in an average of 9 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 19 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 London to Elgin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Elgin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £131.
Distance: 713 km
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£132 Average Price | £81 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Elgin train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Elgin trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:30 London | 9h19 | 17:49 Elgin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:30 London | 9h15 | 18:45 Elgin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Elgin
Trains from London to Elgin run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £131 but you can travel from only £45 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 713 km distance in 8h 49m.
Distance 713 km |
Average train duration 10h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £131 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 49m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: LNER, Caledonian Sleeper from London to Elgin trainsLNER, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between London and Elgin from £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Caledonian Sleeper
FAQs: London to Elgin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Elgin
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- 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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