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How to get fromHeathrow to Elginby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Heathrow to Elgin by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    4h 2m
    £75–297

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LTN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    5h 52m
    £39–242

  3. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    11h 7m
    £196–320

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus bus
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    14h 52m
    £192–292

  5. Drive  542.1 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Elgincar car 542.1 mi
    9h 58m
    £134–193

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    3h 39m
    £64–309

  7. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LGW - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 32m
    £65–191

  8. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 9m
    £65–220

  9. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    5h 29m
    £46–181

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Huntlytrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Huntly to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    14h 4m
    £141–209

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lake to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus
    16h 46m
    £72–109

Heathrow to Elgin by subway and train

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Elgin via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Elgin station via Lake, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 16h 46m.

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