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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Elgin is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Elgin West Road via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Elgin via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Wigan to Elgin?

The distance between Wigan and Elgin is 431 miles. The road distance is 359.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Wigan to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Elgin bus from?

Wigan to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Elgin train from?

Wigan to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Elgin?

The best way to get from Wigan to Elgin is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Wigan to Elgin bus arrive?

Wigan to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Wigan to Elgin train arrive?

Wigan to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Elgin is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Wigan to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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Wigan to Elgin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Wigan to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 54m
£146–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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
11h 6m
£65–132
Drive 357.1 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Elgincar 357.1 mi
6h 37m
£89–128
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 56m
£92–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Huntlytrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus 10 / ...
9h 26m
£86–131
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
5h 10m
£107–250
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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
6h 47m
£111–284
Fly Liverpool to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LPL - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
7h 7m
£121–339

Wigan to Elgin by train and foot

8Weekly Services

7h 54mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.4 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Elgin via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan North Western to Elgin West Road via Preston, Railway Station, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 6m.

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