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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Sunderland is to bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Sunderland is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Elgin to Sunderland?

The distance between Elgin and Sunderland is 335 miles. The road distance is 280.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Elgin to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Elgin to Sunderland is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Elgin to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Sunderland is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Elgin to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 7m
£111–238
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchangebus
9h 10m
£43–125
Drive 279.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Sunderlandcar 279.2 mi
5h 46m
£70–101
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
6h 47m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ABZ - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus
7h 8m

Elgin to Sunderland by bus

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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 10m.

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