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Newcastle to Elgin train route details

First train

10:33

Last train

22:09

Departure city

Newcastle

Arrival city

Elgin

Journey time

5h 56m

Distance

196 miles

Price

TWD 881*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
20:41 12h 4m, 2 change Newcastle	08:45 +1 Elgin		Find Tickets
22:09 13h 29m, 3 change Newcastle	11:38 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Where to stay near Elgin

Taigh Mor
179 High St
9.8/10
2 review
Mansion House Hotel
Blackfriars' Rd
8.2/10
103 review
Laichmoray Hotel
Maisondieu Rd
9.0/10
105 review
The Pines Guest House
East Rd
9.4/10
50 review
The Royal Hotel Elgin
Station Rd
7.2/10
66 review
Travelodge Elgin
5 Coxton Park, A96
8.8/10
40 review
Premier Inn Elgin
15 Linkwood Way
7.1/10
41 review
Sunninghill Hotel
Hay St
9.1/10
54 review

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How to book cheap train tickets from Newcastle to Elgin

Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Newcastle and Elgin on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.

Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Newcastle to Elgin. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

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