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It takes an average of 12h 26m to travel from Leicester to Elgin by train, over a distance of around 357 miles (574 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Elgin and tickets for this journey start from £114.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:34 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Elgin | |
| Journey time | From 9h 9m | |
| Distance | 357 miles (574 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £114.10 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Leicester to Elgin in 9 hours 9 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Leicester to Elgin? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 12 hours 26 minutes to travel the 357 miles (574 km) from Leicester to Elgin by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast 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 Leicester to Elgin in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £114.10. 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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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.