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Trains from Southport (SOP) to Elgin (ELG)

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13

train journeys
per day

276

miles (445 kms)

8hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

06:26 / 23:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 5 changes)

5

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Southport (SOP) to Elgin (ELG)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Southport and Elgin , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southport to Elgin is approximately 276 miles (445 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 11hrs 8 mins.

Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, ScotRail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Elgin.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southport to Elgin. The fastest journey time on this route takes 8hrs 17 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Southport to Elgin

Journeys from Southport to Elgin Today

  • Mon 20th Jan
    06:26
    8 hrs 45 mins4 changes
    15:11
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    07:26
    8 hrs 53 mins5 changes
    16:19
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    08:32
    9 hrs 6 mins5 changes
    17:38
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    09:26
    8 hrs 36 mins3 changes
    18:02
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    10:32
    8 hrs 17 mins4 changes
    18:49
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    12:32
    8 hrs 50 mins4 changes
    21:22
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    13:26
    8 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    22:16
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    14:32
    8 hrs 56 mins4 changes
    23:28
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    15:05
    14 hrs 31 mins3 changes
    05:36
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    17:26
    14 hrs 16 mins5 changes
    07:42
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    18:32
    14 hrs 13 mins4 changes
    08:45
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    19:58
    15 hrs 38 mins5 changes
    11:36
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin
  • Mon 20th Jan
    23:10
    16 hrs 1 min5 changes
    15:11
    Southport
    Elgin
    Southport to Elgin

About Southport Station

Station name Southport (SOP)
AddressSouthport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed byME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Elgin Station

Station name Elgin (ELG)
AddressElgin station, Station Road, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1QP
Managed bySR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:25 - 19:30
Saturday 06:25 - 19:30
Sunday 10:25 - 18:05
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southport and Elgin

The travel time between Southport and Elgin by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 11hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 8hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southport and Elgin vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:43.

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Amenities on trains between Southport and Elgin can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southport & Elgin. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, ScotRail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Elgin.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southport and Elgin, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.