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

The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Elgin is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Elgin is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Alnwick and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Elgin West Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Alnwick to Elgin?

The distance between Alnwick and Elgin is 295 miles. The road distance is 242.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alnwick to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £70 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Alnwick to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alnwick to Elgin bus from?

Alnwick to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.

Train or bus from Alnwick to Elgin?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Elgin is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £70 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Alnwick to Elgin bus arrive?

Alnwick to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alnwick to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Elgin is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Alnwick to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 400+ hotels available in Elgin.

Alnwick to Elgin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Alnwick 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 Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
6h 54m
£71–331
Drive 241 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alnwick to Elgincar 241 mi
4h 56m
£59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
7h 59m
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
9h 11m
£120–337
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Green Batt to Railway Stationbus X18
2. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
8h 12m
£105–291
Bus, train via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Green Batt to Railway Stationbus X18
2. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus
9h 6m
£87–276
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
8h 54m
£91–257

Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alnwick to Elgin.

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Green Batt to Elgin via Curly Lane, Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to Elgin West Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 59m.

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