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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Manchester is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Elgin to Manchester?

The distance between Elgin and Manchester is 339 miles. The road distance is 371.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Elgin to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Manchester?

The best way to get from Elgin to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Elgin to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Manchester train arrive?

Elgin to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Manchester is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Elgin to Manchester.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Manchester by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4h 14m
£87–218
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
10h 32m
£57–102
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 59m
£137–234
Drive 369.5 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Manchestercar 369.5 mi
6h 50m
£91–132
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3h 58m
£101–236
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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 43m
£114–282
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
9h 44m
£81–120

Elgin to Manchester by train

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Distance: 336.8 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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