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There are 11 ways to get from London 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
    4h 30m
    £75–318

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    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
    4h 54m
    £64–197

  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
    9h 40m
    £201–356

  4. 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
    16h 6m
    £70–113

  5. Drive 533.7 mi

    1. Drive from London to Elgincar car 533.7 mi
    10h 10m
    £131–188

  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
    5h 6m
    £88–395

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

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    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
    4h 48m
    £70–181

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    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
    5h 35m
    £72–214

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    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 29m
    £83–248

  10. 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 / ...
    11h 56m
    £168–271

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Dundeebus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    16h 22m
    £114–225

London to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Elgin via Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Elgin station via Union Square Bus Station and Aberdeen Union Street in around 16h 6m.

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