There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 10m£117–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
10h 52m£53–93Drive 278.2 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Cumbriacar 278.2 mi
5h 18m£69–100Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 22m£112–280Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 40m£106–198Bus, train
- Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
9h 50m£65–129Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 46m£132–289
Elgin to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Cumbria is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Elgin and Cumbria is 327 miles. The road distance is 279.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Elgin to Cumbria, including transfers.
Elgin to Cumbria bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Cumbria is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Elgin to Longthwaite road end via Edinburgh Waverley, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Longthwaite road end via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–460
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Inverness Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Elgin to Cumbria bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Elgin to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Cumbria is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Elgin to Cumbria.
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