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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    8h 54m
    £196–593

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    14h 34m
    £39–94

  3. Drive 419.3 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Elgincar car 419.3 mi
    8h
    £103–148

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    5h 54m
    £102–305

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    9h 33m
    £174–590

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Elgintrain train
    12h 21m
    £122–200

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 46m
    £85–288

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 3m
    £109–308

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 39m
    £103–380

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    5. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 34m
    £72–168

  11. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    8h 39m
    £104–385

Derby to Elgin by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration14h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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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 Elgin station via QMC Main Entrance, Canal Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 14h 34m.

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