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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Elgin is to fly and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Elgin. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Elgin via King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Croydon to Elgin?

The distance between Croydon and Elgin is 517 miles. The road distance is 547 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Elgin without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 57m and costs £90 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Croydon to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Elgin train from?

Croydon to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Elgin?

The best way to get from Croydon to Elgin is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 57m and costs £90 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 11m.

Where does the Croydon to Elgin train arrive?

Croydon to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Elgin is 547 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Croydon to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 385+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

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

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Fly London Gatwick Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
4h 18m
£48–152
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 57m
£90–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Railway Stationbus E7
17h 11m
Drive 543.8 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Elgincar 543.8 mi
10h 29m
£134–194
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Stationbus
4h 56m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Stationbus
5h 55m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 21m
£85–307
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 1m
£70–198
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
10h 32m
£122–286
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
14h 6m
£88–112

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Croydon to Elgin.

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Distance: 514.1 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Elgin via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Croydon to Railway Station via London Victoria, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Adelphi in around 17h 11m.

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