Taking the train from Dundee to Elgin

So you’re considering going from Dundee to Elgin by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Dundee and Elgin

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €29.56, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Dundee to Elgin departure frequency and train timetable

With 23 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 19 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:39 and the last one is at 23:03. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:49, with the last one at 23:29.

How long is the train journey from Dundee to Elgin?

This journey covers a total of 134 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 39 minutes.

How far in advance Dundee and Elgin tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Dundee and Elgin are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Dundee to Elgin

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Elgin city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Dundee to Elgin by train?

The trip from Dundee to Elgin covers a distance of 134 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Dundee to Elgin?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at €29.56. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Dundee to Elgin by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Dundee to Elgin?

The fastest journey by train is 2 hours and 39 minutes.