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Elgin to Alfreton by train

First train

04:37

Last train

21:16

Departure station

Elgin

Arrival station

Alfreton

Journey time

From 8h 55m

Distance

323 miles (520 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway

How to travel from Elgin to Alfreton by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Elgin to Alfreton? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Elgin and Alfreton, which usually take 11 hours 56 minutes to complete the 323 miles (520 km) journey. It can take as little as 8 hours 55 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Alfreton by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Elgin to Alfreton if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Alfreton? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Elgin to Alfreton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Elgin and Alfreton by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Elgin to Alfreton is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Elgin to Alfreton?

No, there are no direct train services from Elgin to Alfreton. Travelling from Elgin to Alfreton by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Elgin to Alfreton leave?

The first train from Elgin to Alfreton leaves at 04:37. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Elgin to Alfreton leave?

The last train from Elgin to Alfreton leaves at 21:16. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Elgin and Alfreton by train?

Trains travelling from Elgin to Alfreton cover a distance of around 323 miles (520 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Elgin to Alfreton

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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