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

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There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow to Elgin by plane, train, bus, or car

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

    best
    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 14m
    £65–289

  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 9m
    £51–162

  3. Train

    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 3m
    £213–387

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus
    15h 46m
    £253–389

  5. 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 11m
    £67–110

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    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
    £75–328

  7. 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
    5h 34m
    £58–196

  8. 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 17m
    £62–184

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Huntlytrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    14h 3m
    £195–343

  10. Drive 542.1 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Elgincar car 542.1 mi
    9h 58m
    £133–191

Heathrow to Elgin by subway and train

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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 3m. 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 11m.

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