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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Elgin is to train and bus which costs £75 - £120 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Chorley and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Chorley station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Elgin West Road via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Chorley and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Elgin via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Chorley to Elgin?

The distance between Chorley and Elgin is 424 miles. The road distance is 349.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs £90 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Chorley to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Elgin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chorley to Elgin train from?

Chorley to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Chorley to Elgin?

The best way to get from Chorley to Elgin is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs £90 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Chorley to Elgin bus arrive?

Chorley to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Chorley to Elgin train arrive?

Chorley to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Chorley to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Elgin is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Chorley to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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Chorley to Elgin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chorley to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
8h 18m
£94–319
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 53m
£68–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
12h 16m
Drive 347.6 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Elgincar 347.6 mi
6h 24m
£86–123
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
8h 29m
£80–404
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
11h 2m
£78–117
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
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 10m
£92–244
Train to Liverpool, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LPL - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
8h 42m
£91–829

Chorley to Elgin by train and foot

8Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.9 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chorley to Elgin via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Elgin West Road via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 16m.

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