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Outbound fromElgin to Laurencekirk by train
It takes an average of 3h 36m to travel from Elgin to Laurencekirk by train, over a distance of around 64 miles (103 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Elgin to Laurencekirk and tickets for this journey start from £20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:16 | |
| Departure station | Elgin | |
| Arrival station | Laurencekirk | |
| Journey time | From 2h 2m | |
| Distance | 64 miles (103 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £20 | |
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Travelling from Elgin to Laurencekirk by train
Looking to travel from Elgin to Laurencekirk by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 36 minutes to travel from Elgin to Laurencekirk by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 2 minutes though. You'll usually find 11 trains per day running along the 64 miles (103 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Laurencekirk, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. ScotRail are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Laurencekirk in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Elgin to Laurencekirk in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £20.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Elgin to Laurencekirk
Book in advance
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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 Elgin to Laurencekirk 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.
Split your tickets
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