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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Elgin is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Braelossie Place via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Derby to Elgin?

The distance between Derby and Elgin is 502 miles. The road distance is 422 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Derby to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Elgin bus from?

Derby to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Elgin?

The best way to get from Derby to Elgin is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Derby to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Elgin is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Derby to Elgin.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Derby to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
8h 54m
£161–250
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Dundee
3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgin
12h 56m
£62–162
Drive 419.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Elgin419.6 mi
7h 58m
£103–148
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
5h 41m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
9h 21m
£67–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie PlaceM96
14h 24m
£65–101
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 25m
£88–234
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
6h 22m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 46m
£111–300
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
6h 55m
£98–439
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
8h 34m
£77–231

Derby to Elgin by train and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 56mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.3 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Braelossie Place via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 14h 24m.

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