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 - £80 and takes 14h 7m.

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 42m and costs £110 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Donkey Derby and arriving at Elgin station via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

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 9h 4m.

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 9h 4m and costs £230 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m 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 9h 4m and costs £230 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 14h 7m.

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 45m 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?

There are 441+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 11 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 Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
9h 4m
£237–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
14h 7m
£47–78
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 48m
£95–181
Drive 396.4 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Elgincar 396.4 mi
7h 45m
£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 17m
£103–251
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 38m
£201–365
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 to Elgintrain
5h 46m
£127–275
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 3m
£114–256
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
5h 42m
£113–310
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 to Elgintrain
7h 3m
£105–226
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
8h 58m
£162–333

Chesterfield to Elgin by train

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9h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 475 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donkey Derby to Elgin station via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 14h 7m.

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