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

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There are 10 ways to get from Brighton to Elgin by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    4h 58m
    £59–213

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    11h 33m
    £216–357

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    17h 10m
    £111–206

  4. Drive  586.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Elgincar car 586.5 mi
    11h 25m
    £146–211

  5. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LGW - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    5h 39m
    £64–185

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 21m
    £105–374

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 57m
    £115–356

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 12m
    £94–213

  9. Train, bus via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus
    14h 8m
    £284–420

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    14h 29m
    £162–219

Brighton to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Elgin via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Elgin West Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 17h 10m.

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