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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Elgin is to bus which costs £45 - £60 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Donkey Derby and arriving at Braelossie Place via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Elgin?

The distance between Chesterfield and Elgin is 478 miles. The road distance is 398.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £180 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Chesterfield to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Elgin bus from?

Chesterfield to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Elgin train from?

Chesterfield to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Elgin?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Elgin is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £180 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £60 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Elgin bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Chesterfield to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Elgin is 399 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Chesterfield to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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Chesterfield to Elgin - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
8h 36m
£180–545
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
14h 4m
£45–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Dundeebus Ukn11
2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
12h 47m
£51–115
Drive 396.4 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Elgincar 396.4 mi
7h 44m
£97–140
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 19m
£79–240
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 13m
£62–282
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 23m
£103–251
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 7m
£88–288
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
7h 5m
£99–425
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
6h 34m
£70–220

Chesterfield to Elgin by train and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 47mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.3 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donkey Derby to Braelossie Place via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Union Square Bus Station in around 14h 4m.

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