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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    7h 37m
    £131–272

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    10h 24m
    £59–108

  3. Drive 318.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Elgincar car 318.5 mi
    5h 57m
    £78–112

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    5h 57m
    £100–267

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train
    7h 43m
    £138–273

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    8h 43m
    £107–174

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    5h 9m
    £117–280

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    7h 20m
    £121–291

  9. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LBA - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    9h 39m
    £124–291

Lancaster to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Elgin West Road via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 24m.

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