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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Oxford is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 14h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Oxford is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Oxford via Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Elgin to Oxford?

The distance between Elgin and Oxford is 544 miles. The road distance is 515.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs £220 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Elgin to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Oxford bus from?

Elgin to Oxford bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Oxford?

The best way to get from Elgin to Oxford is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs £220 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 14h 52m.

Where does the Elgin to Oxford bus arrive?

Elgin to Oxford bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Oxford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Oxford is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Elgin to Oxford.

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

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
5h 54m
£112–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus
14h 52m
£74–137
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain
11h 15m
£220–408
Drive 512.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Oxfordcar 512.2 mi
9h 18m
£128–184
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 Oxfordtrain
5h 51m
£107–267
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 Paddington to Oxfordtrain
5h 18m
£102–396
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
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 Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain
5h 55m
£82–252
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 Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
5h 35m
£96–230
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Didcot Parkwaytrain
5h 44m
£83–212
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 Oxfordtrain
7h 53m
£147–339
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain
11h 47m
£198–345
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain
12h 37m
£249–373

Elgin to Oxford by train

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11h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.1 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Oxford via Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 14h 52m.

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