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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elgin to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elgin to Edinburgh will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Elgin to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
L86855 · L87081
L87317 · L87055
L87313 · L87055
L86892 · L87085
L86874 · L88416 · L87549
L87317 · L87055
L88776 · C14653
C01960+
C14586
C14588 · L87087
L86828 · L87074Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elgin to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $227.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $431 Average price |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Elgin to Edinburgh:
A train is $358 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elgin to Edinburgh costing on average $431 (€353).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 13m.
The table below shows live departures for Elgin to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L86855 · L87081 | On time 1:26 PM Elgin station (ELG) | 5h06 | 6:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
C14689 · L88094 · L87660 | 7:43 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 5h00 | 12:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L88776 · C14653 | 8:49 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h25 | 1:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L86828 · L87074 | 9:52 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h36 | 2:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L86847 · L87079 | 11:39 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h45 | 4:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L87298 · C14655 | 11:40 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h53 | 4:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Elgin to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 7:37 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history and culture. Well regarded for both the collection and the building itself.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, especially popular for sunrise and sunset photography. Famous for sweeping views over the city and Arthur’s Seat.
Ancient volcanic peak in Holyrood Park with the city’s most famous hike and outstanding panoramic views. A classic outdoor Edinburgh experience.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally made with oats and offal, served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns supps
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though from Cullen, it is a classic on Edinburgh menus and a comforting local staple
A traditional hearty soup of barley, root vegetables and usually lamb or mutton. It is a long-standing Scottish comfort food commonly found in pubs and cafes
A polished gastropub from Tom Kitchin, known for refined Scottish pub classics, seasonal produce and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere
A long-established seafood restaurant popular for Scottish mussels, fish dishes and a relaxed city-centre setting
A respected upscale seafood restaurant focused on high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish in an elegant contemporary space
Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and dining in the centre during peak season.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Rounding up is common in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service.
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