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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Leicester is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Leicester is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Elgin to Leicester?

The distance between Elgin and Leicester is 428 miles. The road distance is 441.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs £200 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Elgin to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Leicester?

The best way to get from Elgin to Leicester is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs £200 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the Elgin to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Leicester is 441 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Elgin to Leicester.

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

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

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
best
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 bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
5h 56m
£85–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
14h 2m
£51–95
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain
10h 5m
£209–341
Drive 438.9 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Leicestercar 438.9 mi
8h 29m
£107–155
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 Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 6m
£83–204
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
5h 19m
£126–411
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 Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
6h 55m
£122–283
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 Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
6h 19m
£137–305
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
5h 15m
£75–251
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane ABZ - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain
4. Take the train from Ely to Leicestertrain
7h 58m
£206–453
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
10h 10m
£249–401
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
15h 20m
£78–173

Elgin to Leicester by train

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Distance: 425.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Leicester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 14h 2m.

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