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Outbound fromPeterborough to Elgin by train
It takes an average of 12h 28m to travel from Peterborough to Elgin by train, over a distance of around 370 miles (596 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Peterborough to Elgin and tickets for this journey start from £82 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:38 | |
| Departure station | Peterborough | |
| Arrival station | Elgin | |
| Journey time | From 8h 9m | |
| Distance | 370 miles (596 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £82 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Take the train from Peterborough to Elgin in 8 hours 9 minutes
If you want to travel from Peterborough to Elgin by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Peterborough to Elgin by train to take around 12 hours 28 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 8 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 23 trains per day running on this route, which spans 370 miles (596 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Elgin. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Peterborough to Elgin start from £82.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Peterborough to Elgin
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Peterborough to Elgin is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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