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Outbound fromNewcastle to Elgin by train
It takes an average of 8h 19m to travel from Newcastle to Elgin by train, over a distance of around 196 miles (315 km). There are normally 47 trains per day travelling from Newcastle to Elgin and tickets for this journey start from £70.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:08 | |
| Departure station | Newcastle | |
| Arrival station | Elgin | |
| Journey time | From 5h 40m | |
| Distance | 196 miles (315 km) | |
| Frequency | 47 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £70.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Newcastle to Elgin in 5 hours 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Newcastle to Elgin? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 19 minutes to travel the 196 miles (315 km) from Newcastle to Elgin by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 47 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail to Elgin. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Newcastle to Elgin in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £70.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Elgin by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Newcastle to Elgin
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Consider a Season Ticket
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