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

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There are 9 ways to get from Doncaster to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    7h 50m
    £156–323

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    13h 56m
    £47–82

  3. Drive  372.6 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Elgincar car 372.6 mi
    7h 17m
    £92–133

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

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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 30m
    £102–257

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    8h 22m
    £144–328

  6. Train via Blair Atholl

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Blair Atholltrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Blair Atholl to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Elgin
    10h 4m
    £157–261

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

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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
    6h 2m
    £123–279

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

    1. Take the train from Doncaster 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
    6h 34m
    £130–299

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    5. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    7h 6m
    £115–277

Doncaster to Elgin by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Elgin station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 13h 56m.

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