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

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from Coach Park 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 26m
    £57–163

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    11h 44m
    £186–401

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park 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
    13h 24m
    £76–134

  4. Drive 475.7 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Elgincar car 475.7 mi
    8h 59m
    £116–168

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

    1. Take the train from Northampton 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
    5h 44m
    £92–238

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    5h 50m
    £82–330

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 26m
    £95–407

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

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park 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
    6h 7m
    £70–230

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

    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 6m
    £87–264

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    12h 20m
    £156–267

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    13h 51m
    £247–355

Northampton to Elgin by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Elgin via Rugby, Crewe, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 24m.

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