There are 11 ways to get from Stafford to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 1m£163–300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Crown Bridge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
14h 47m£77–144Drive 417.4 mi
- Drive from Stafford to Elgincar 417.4 mi
7h 31m£103–149Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 42m£90–252Train
- Take the train from Crewe to Larberttrain
- Take the train from Larbert to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Elgin
9h 45m£123–245Train, bus
- Take the train from Crewe to Huntlytrain London Euston - Inverness
- Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus 10 / ...
10h 38m£120–182Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
- Take the train from Stafford to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 10m£94–240Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Stafford to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
- Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
5h 23m£114–261Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
- Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
5h 5m£85–263Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
8h 34m£124–284Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Take the train from Stafford to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
- Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
6h 20m£107–293
Stafford to Elgin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Elgin is to bus which costs £75 - £150 and takes 14h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Stafford to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £85 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Stafford to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Gaol Square and arriving at Elgin West Road via Crown Bridge, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Stafford and Elgin is 463 miles. The road distance is 419.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stafford to Elgin without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 9h 1m and costs £160 - £300.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Stafford to Elgin, including transfers.
Stafford to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Crown Bridge station.
Stafford to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
The best way to get from Stafford to Elgin is to train via Aberdeen which takes 9h 1m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 14h 47m.
What companies run services between Stafford, England and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stafford to Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaol Square to Elgin West Road via Crown Bridge, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 14h 47m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–310
Flights from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £170–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–150
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Crown Bridge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Stafford to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Stafford to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Elgin is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Stafford to Elgin.
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