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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Colne is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Colne is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Colne Lane via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Colne. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Colne via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Elgin to Colne?

The distance between Elgin and Colne is 419 miles. The road distance is 342 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Colne without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Elgin to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Colne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Colne train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Colne?

The best way to get from Elgin to Colne is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the Elgin to Colne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Colne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Colne is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Elgin to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

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Elgin to Colne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Elgin to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
9h 3m
£126–242
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
12h 43m
£63–108
Drive 340 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Colnecar 340 mi
6h 30m
£84–121
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
7h 3m
£99–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
10h 34m
£81–119
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 Bolton to Blackburntrain
4. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
6h 47m
£113–262
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 Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
9h 2m
£118–299
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
9h 28m
£102–345

Elgin to Colne by train

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Distance: 416.8 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Colne via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Colne Lane via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 43m.

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