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Trip Summary
There are usually 12 daily train trips available from Elgin to Inverness. Traveling by train from Elgin to Inverness usually takes 46 minutes, but the fastest ScotRail train can make the trip in 43 minutes.
| Distance | 36 mi (57 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 43m |
| Lowest price | $18.59 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | ScotRail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Elgin to Inverness?
ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Elgin to Inverness. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScotRail | 12 | 0h 47m | $18.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Elgin to Inverness. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Elgin at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Elgin to Inverness.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Inverness 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 Inverness?
Main arrival station: Inverness Train Station
Inverness has one train station.
All train stations in Inverness:
Inverness Train Station
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