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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to London is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 16h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to London is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs £75 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to London. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at London Victoria via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and London?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to London. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at King's Cross via Aberdeen and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Elgin to London?

The distance between Elgin and London is 481 miles. The road distance is 536.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to London without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 16m and costs £190 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Elgin to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to London?

The best way to get from Elgin to London is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 16m and costs £190 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 16h 34m.

Where does the Elgin to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to London train arrive?

Elgin to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to London is 537 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Elgin to London.

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

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Elgin to London - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
4h 36m
£89–397
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 13m
£64–201
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
9h 16m
£197–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
16h 34m
£69–113
Drive 533.5 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Londoncar 533.5 mi
10h 9m
£130–188
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
4h
£75–321
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
4h
£69–181
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
5h 4m
£73–217
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4h 51m
£83–247
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
9h 50m
£216–310
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
13h 33m
£174–284

Elgin to London by train

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9h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478.3 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to King's Cross via Aberdeen and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to London Victoria via Aberdeen Union Street and Union Square Bus Station in around 16h 34m.

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