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

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There are 9 ways to get from Wakefield to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    8h 25m
    £188–281

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    13h 40m
    £40–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    12h 37m
    £46–76

  4. Drive  360.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Elgincar car 360.7 mi
    7h 13m
    £89–129

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 11m
    £97–238

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    9h 2m
    £161–283

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    5h 46m
    £112–257

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain 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
    6h 46m
    £130–295

  9. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LBA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    8h 12m
    £98–339

Wakefield to Elgin by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Elgin station via Leeds City Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 12h 37m.

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