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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Birmingham is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Millennium Point via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Elgin to Birmingham?

The distance between Elgin and Birmingham is 401 miles. The road distance is 446.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs £180 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Elgin to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Birmingham bus from?

Elgin to Birmingham bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Elgin to Birmingham is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs £180 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Elgin to Birmingham bus arrive?

Elgin to Birmingham bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Birmingham is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Elgin to Birmingham.

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Elgin to Birmingham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
4h 22m
£81–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
12h 22m
£67–120
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 37m
£189–357
Drive 444 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Birminghamcar 444 mi
7h 59m
£111–160
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverkeithingtrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
6h 42m
£117–235
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 9m
£110–284
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 33m
£130–293
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
3h 41m
£76–238
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 Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 56m
£108–428
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain
9h 54m
£166–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
10h 59m
£219–323

Elgin to Birmingham by train

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9h 37mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.5 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Birmingham New Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Millennium Point via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 22m.

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