What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Elgin is to train and fly which costs £80 - £260 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs £100 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Elgin via Stafford, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Oxford to Elgin?

The distance between Oxford and Elgin is 456 miles. The road distance is 515.4 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs £200 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Elgin?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Oxford to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Elgin bus from?

Oxford to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Elgin train from?

Oxford to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Elgin?

The best way to get from Oxford to Elgin is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs £200 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £260 and takes 15h 12m.

Where does the Oxford to Elgin bus arrive?

Oxford to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Elgin train arrive?

Oxford to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Elgin is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Oxford to Elgin.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Elgin?

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 437+ hotels available in Elgin.

Oxford to Elgin - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 51m
£110–266
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
6h 36m
£82–251
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
11h 54m
£208–378
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
15h 12m
£117–260
Drive 512.4 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Elgincar 512.4 mi
9h 19m
£126–182
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
5h 31m
£100–379
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 8m
£110–408
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
6h 3m
£91–243
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
6h 30m
£86–220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Huntlytrain
3. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus 10 / ...
12h 27m
£164–245
Train, bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus
12h 42m
£275–392

Oxford to Elgin by train

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11h 54mAverage Duration

£208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.4 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Elgin via Stafford, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 15h 12m.

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