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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Darlington is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Darlington is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Darlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Darlington?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Darlington via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Elgin to Darlington?

The distance between Elgin and Darlington is 359 miles. The road distance is 299 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Elgin to Darlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Darlington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Darlington train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Darlington?

The best way to get from Elgin to Darlington is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Elgin to Darlington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Darlington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Darlington is 299 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Elgin to Darlington.

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

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Elgin to Darlington - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Elgin to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 18m
£127–234
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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591
10h 27m
£51–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the train from Cupar to Darlingtontrain
8h 42m
£103–162
Drive 297.3 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Darlingtoncar 297.3 mi
6h 4m
£75–109
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane ABZ - MME
7h 46m
£151–765
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane INV - MME
6h 43m
£155–823
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 Victoria to Darlingtontrain
7h 1m
£136–291
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 Victoria to Darlingtontrain
7h 34m
£117–273
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 Darlingtontrain
7h 22m
£156–349

Elgin to Darlington by train

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6h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 356.7 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Darlington via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dolphin Centre via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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