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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Bath is to bus which costs £75 - £140 and takes 16h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Bath is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Bath. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Bath Spa via Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Elgin to Bath?

The distance between Elgin and Bath is 486 miles. The road distance is 535.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Bath without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 33m and costs £240 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Elgin to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Bath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Bath?

The best way to get from Elgin to Bath is to train via London which takes 10h 33m and costs £240 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 16h 36m.

Where does the Elgin to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Bath is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Elgin to Bath.

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

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
5h 2m
£90–244
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
4h 30m
£54–162
Train via London
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
10h 33m
£249–387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
16h 36m
£79–136
Drive 532.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Bathcar 532.4 mi
9h 36m
£132–190
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
7h 30m
£123–256
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 36m
£125–298
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
5h 51m
£114–425
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
6h 23m
£104–282
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
11h 53m
£271–414
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
14h 31m
£137–221

Elgin to Bath by train and subway

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10h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 483.3 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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You can take a train from Elgin to Bath Spa via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 16h 36m.

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