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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Durham is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Durham is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand C via Union Square Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Durham. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Durham via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Elgin to Durham?

The distance between Elgin and Durham is 337 miles. The road distance is 281.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Elgin to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Durham?

The best way to get from Elgin to Durham is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Elgin to Durham bus arrive?

Elgin to Durham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Durham is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Elgin to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1890+ hotels available in Durham.

Elgin to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
6h 27m
£122–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
10h 21m
£32–47
Drive 280.3 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Durhamcar 280.3 mi
5h 44m
£70–101
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
6h 26m
£151–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Durhamtrain Inverness - York
7h 34m
£102–152
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
8h 24m
£157–780
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
7h 21m
£161–788
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 Durhamtrain
7h 20m
£146–301
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 Durhamtrain
7h 53m
£127–283

Elgin to Durham by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.8 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Durham via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stand C via Union Square Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 10h 21m.

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