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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £80 - £130 and takes 19h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Bournemouth is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs £75 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Union Square Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Bournemouth via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Elgin to Bournemouth?

The distance between Elgin and Bournemouth is 560 miles. The road distance is 588.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs £220 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Elgin to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Bournemouth bus from?

Elgin to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Elgin to Bournemouth is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs £220 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 19h 57m.

Where does the Elgin to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Elgin to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Bournemouth train arrive?

Elgin to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Bournemouth is 589 miles. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Elgin to Bournemouth.

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

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Elgin to Bournemouth - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Elgin to Bournemouth by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 51m
£87–334
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 17m
£77–333
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
12h 5m
£229–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
19h 57m
£84–129
Drive 585.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Bournemouthcar 585.2 mi
10h 42m
£146–211
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
6h 37m
£108–250
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
6h 43m
£95–289
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 1m
£91–236
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 International to Bournemouthtrain
7h 59m
£149–332
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 50m
£121–327
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
13h 39m
£263–476
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Finsbury Parktrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
16h 49m
£157–219

Elgin to Bournemouth by train

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13h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.3 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Bournemouth via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to Bournemouth Station via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 19h 57m.

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