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

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There are 8 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
    3h 52m
    £79–358

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

    cheapest
    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 28m
    £57–162

  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 1m
    £211–417

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train
    15h 41m
    £117–211

  5. Drive 542.1 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Elgincar car 542.1 mi
    9h 58m
    £132–191

  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 33m
    £66–277

  7. 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 2m
    £198–370

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    18h 26m
    £72–130

Heathrow to Elgin by subway and train

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Elgin station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 18h 26m.

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