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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Elgin is to bus and train which costs £60 - £140 and takes 16h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Braelossie Place via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Elgin via Bristol Temple Meads and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Bath to Elgin?

The distance between Bath and Elgin is 486 miles. The road distance is 534.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs £240 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Bath to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Elgin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bath to Elgin train from?

Bath to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Elgin?

The best way to get from Bath to Elgin is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs £240 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 58m.

Where does the Bath to Elgin bus arrive?

Bath to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Elgin train arrive?

Bath to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Bath to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Elgin is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Bath to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 389+ hotels available in Elgin.

Bath to Elgin - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Elgin by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
5h 18m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from UWE East Gate to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
16h 42m
£61–135
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
12h 19m
£245–638
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
15h 58m
Drive 531.8 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Elgin531.8 mi
9h 32m
£133–192
Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
4h 35m
£65–198
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 54m
£100–478
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
6h 42m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
6h 19m
£89–325
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
8h 21m
£85–322
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
8h 49m
£84–222

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 483.6 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Elgin via Bristol Temple Meads and Aberdeen in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Braelossie Place via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 15h 58m.

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