What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Alnwick?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Alnwick is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Alnwick?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Alnwick is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Retail Park via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Alnmouth via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Elgin to Alnwick?

The distance between Elgin and Alnwick is 292 miles. The road distance is 243.1 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Alnwick without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Alnwick?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Elgin to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Alnwick bus from?

Elgin to Alnwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Alnwick train from?

Elgin to Alnwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Alnwick?

The best way to get from Elgin to Alnwick is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Elgin to Alnwick bus arrive?

Elgin to Alnwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 5.

Where does the Elgin to Alnwick train arrive?

Elgin to Alnwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Alnwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Alnwick is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Elgin to Alnwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Elgin to Alnwick?

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Where can I stay near Alnwick?

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Elgin to Alnwick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Alnwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 31m
£114–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
8h 39m
£40–86
Drive 241.7 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Alnwickcar 241.7 mi
4h 57m
£60–86
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ABZ - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
8h 49m
£105–259
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
6h 58m
£91–149
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
8h 21m
£110–344

Elgin to Alnwick by bus

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Distance: 290.7 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Alnwick via Edinburgh Waverley and Alnmouth in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retail Park via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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