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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Nottingham is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Nottingham is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs £100 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Nottingham via Inverness and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Elgin to Nottingham?

The distance between Elgin and Nottingham is 533 miles. The road distance is 416.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs £180 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Elgin to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Nottingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Elgin to Nottingham is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 54m.

Where does the Elgin to Nottingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Nottingham train arrive?

Elgin to Nottingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Nottingham is 417 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Elgin to Nottingham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Granthamtrain Inverness - Peterborough
9h 44m
£186–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
12h 54m
£49–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
12h 37m
£138–223
Drive 414.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Nottinghamcar 414.4 mi
8h 7m
£102–148
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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 1m
£111–274
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain
9h 54m
£238–380
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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 47m
£122–279
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 Nottinghamtrain
5h 40m
£97–234
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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 11m
£142–301
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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 11m
£136–431
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 Nottinghamtrain
8h 3m
£206–448
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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 train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
5h 20m
£101–286

Elgin to Nottingham by train

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Distance: 529.7 mi
Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Nottingham via Inverness and Grantham in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Aberdeen Union Street and Union Square Bus Station in around 12h 54m.

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