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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    9h 19m
    £154–347

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    12h 19m
    £62–110

  3. Drive 354.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Elgincar car 354.6 mi
    6h 50m
    £87–125

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LBA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    7h 10m
    £100–218

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bingley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    11h 48m
    £118–219

  6. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LBA - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    8h 33m
    £89–199

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 43m
    £98–249

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    5h 55m
    £115–272

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

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain 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
    8h 1m
    £139–307

Bradford to Elgin by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Elgin via Leeds and Aberdeen in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Germany W to Elgin West Road via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 19m.

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