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Retford to Elgin Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Retford to Elgin, starting from KWD 18.250 and averaging KWD 42.670. The entire journey takes no more than 8h 2m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
07:56 Retford	16:19 Elgin	8h 23m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:56 Retford	17:38 Elgin	9h 42m, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:47 Retford	18:02 Elgin	9h 15m, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:52 Retford	18:02 Elgin	9h 10m, Changes required	Find Tickets
10:47 Retford	18:49 Elgin	8h 2m, Changes required	Find Tickets
11:11 Retford	19:43 Paris	8h 32m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Retford to Elgin Train Route Details

First train

07:56

Last train

23:16

Departure station

Retford

Arrival station

Elgin

Journey time

8h 2m

Distance

504 km

Price

KWD 18.250*

Train operators

Northern, ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Retford to Elgin

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Retford to Elgin can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Retford to Elgin for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Retford to Elgin, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Retford to Elgin more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Retford to Elgin Train Ticket Types

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Retford to Elgin Train prices and times

Retford to Elgin Train Route Details