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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Elgin to Glasgow
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €46
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €60
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 4 h 23 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 4 h 30 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 10
- 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 €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
It's difficult to get from Elgin to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
L86847 · L8805411:39 AM 4h40 Elgin station (ELG) 4:19 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €46 1 One-way 1 transfer- L86855 · C14797
1:26 PM 4h58 Elgin station (ELG) 6:24 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €46 1 One-way 1 transfer - L86828 · C14791
9:52 AM 4h23 Elgin station (ELG) 2:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €46 1 One-way 1 transfer - L87300 · C14813
1:25 PM 4h49 Elgin station (ELG) 6:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €46 1 One-way 1 transfer - C14577 · L88036
6:32 AM 4h48 Elgin station (ELG) 11:20 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €46 1 One-way 1 transfer
- L86828 · C14791
9:52 AM 4h23 Elgin station (ELG) 2:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €46 1 One-way 1 transfer - L86812 · L88040
7:53 AM 4h28 Elgin station (ELG) 12:21 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €46 1 One-way 1 transfer - C14690 · L88094
7:43 AM 4h31 Elgin station (ELG) 12:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €116 1 One-way 1 transfer - L88776 · C14653 · L88044
8:49 AM 4h32 Elgin station (ELG) 1:21 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €46 1 One-way 2 transfers - C14661 · L88032
5:37 AM 4h38 Elgin station (ELG) 10:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €116 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Elgin to Glasgow
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Trains from Elgin to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. 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 2m.
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 4:59 AM |
Last train 6:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
Live departures
Elgin to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Elgin to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14661 · L88032 | 5:37 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h38 | 10:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| C14577 · L88036 | 6:32 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h48 | 11:20 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| C14690 · L88094 | 7:43 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h31 | 12:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| L86812 · L88040 | 7:53 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h28 | 12:21 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| L88776 · C14653 · L88044 | 8:49 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h32 | 1:21 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
| L86828 · C14791 | 9:52 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h23 | 2:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| L86847 · L88054 | 11:39 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h40 | 4:19 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| L87298 · C14655 · L88054 | 11:40 AM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h39 | 4:19 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
| L87300 · C14813 | 1:25 PM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h49 | 6:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| L86855 · C14797 | 1:26 PM Elgin station (ELG) | 4h58 | 6:24 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Elgin to Glasgow
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Elgin to Glasgow
Most Elgin to Glasgow trains use the Elgin to Glasgow Queen Street station pair. 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.
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