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Elgin to Aberdeen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 11 daily train trips between Elgin and Aberdeen. The average train journey from Elgin to Aberdeen takes one hour and 32 minutes, but some ScotRail train trips are as short as one hour and 27 minutes.

Distance57 mi (92 km)
Fastest train1h 27m
Lowest price$10.35
Trains per day11
Most frequent serviceScotRail
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Elgin to Aberdeen?

ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Elgin to Aberdeen. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ScotRail111h 33m$12.92
  • ScotRail is Scotland's main rail company, with destinations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. ScotRail trains now offer complimentary WiFi, as well as onboard restrooms and catering on both suburban commuter routes and intercity services.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Elgin to Aberdeen

The distance between Elgin and Aberdeen is approximately 57 miles, or 92 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 27 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Elgin to Aberdeen tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Elgin at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 11 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Elgin to Aberdeen.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Aberdeen to Elgin.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Elgin?

Main departure station: Station Road

There is one train station in Elgin.

All train stations in Elgin:

  • Station Road

Where is the train station in Aberdeen?

Main arrival station: Aberdeen Train Station

Aberdeen has one train station.

All train stations in Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen Train Station

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