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How to get fromBedford to Elginby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Bedford to Elgin by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Luton Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    4h 44m
    £58–174

  2. Fly Luton Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LTN - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    5h 27m
    £49–276

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    10h 48m
    £210–368

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    14h 31m
    £100–234

  5. Drive  487 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Elgincar car 487 mi
    9h 15m
    £121–175

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 9m
    £103–383

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 47m
    £114–385

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 6m
    £88–259

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 51m
    £98–271

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Bus Stationbus bus 9A / ...
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    12h
    £201–293

  11. Bus, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Huntlytrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    14h 14m
    £122–201

Bedford to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bedford to Elgin via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Elgin West Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 14h 31m.

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