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How to get fromElgin to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    6h 7m
    £110–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchangebus bus
    9h 3m
    £44–100

  3. Drive  279.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Sunderlandcar car 279.2 mi
    5h 46m
    £70–100

  4. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane ABZ - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 33m

  5. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    7h 7m
    £88–218

  6. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane INV - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 46m

Elgin to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Interchange via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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