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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Elgin is to train and fly and bus which costs £70 - £330 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Peterborough to Elgin?

The distance between Peterborough and Elgin is 515 miles. The road distance is 459.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Peterborough to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Elgin train from?

Peterborough to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.

Where does the Peterborough to Elgin train arrive?

Peterborough to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Peterborough to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Elgin is 460 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Peterborough to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 431+ hotels available in Elgin.

Peterborough to Elgin - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
8h 44m
£178–252
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 20m
£73–329
Drive 457.2 mi
1. Drive from Peterborough to Elgincar 457.2 mi
8h 37m
£114–165
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
6h 3m
£96–384
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 13m
£163–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus
12h 23m
£221–332
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
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 39m
£106–386
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NWI - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 38m
£178–413
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 49m
£121–290
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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
5h 40m
£83–227

Peterborough to Elgin by train

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8h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 512.3 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 8h 44m.

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