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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Elgin to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€78
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elgin to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elgin to Glasgow will cost around €78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 4 trains that leave Elgin for Glasgow on Tue, Aug 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 23 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 58 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.
12:26 PM4h58Elgin5:24 PMGlasgow€441One-way0 transfers- 11:39 AM4h40Elgin4:19 PMGlasgow€441One-way0 transfers
- 9:52 AM4h23Elgin2:15 PMGlasgow€1111One-way0 transfers
- 10:40 AM4h39Elgin3:19 PMGlasgow€1131One-way0 transfers
- 9:52 AM4h23Elgin2:15 PMGlasgow€1111One-way0 transfers
- 10:40 AM4h39Elgin3:19 PMGlasgow€1131One-way0 transfers
- 11:39 AM4h40Elgin4:19 PMGlasgow€441One-way0 transfers
- 12:26 PM4h58Elgin5:24 PMGlasgow€441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Elgin to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elgin to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €126.
Distance: 206 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€82 Average price Cheapest | €162 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elgin to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Elgin to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 18:55. The fastest train covers the 206 km distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 4:59 AM |
Last train 6:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Elgin to Glasgow trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Elgin and Glasgow from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Elgin to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elgin to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Elgin to Glasgow
Most Elgin to Glasgow trains use the Elgin to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Elgin and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Elgin station do trains to Glasgow leave from?
Getting to Elgin from Elgin city centre
Elgin is 1 km from Elgin city centre. Public transport options include:
Elgin train station facilities and services
Elgin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Elgin.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Elgin. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Elgin: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Elgin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Elgin: 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.
Which Glasgow station do trains from Elgin arrive at?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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 all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Hillington West from Glasgow city centre
Hillington West is 7 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Hillington West train station facilities and services
Hillington West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hillington West. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hillington West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hillington West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hillington West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp from street to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs to platform 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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