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 £45 - £85 and takes 14h 30m.

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 46m and costs £120 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Elgin station via QMC Main Entrance, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

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 421.7 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 £250 - £370.

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 £250 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 14h 30m.

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 8h to drive from Derby to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
8h 54m
£253–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
14h 30m
£47–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus
4. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain
13h 36m
£93–246
Drive 419.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Elgincar 419.3 mi
8h
£104–150
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby 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
5h 54m
£102–219
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 33m
£212–370
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 36m
£105–243
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 46m
£124–286
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Derby 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 Station to Elgintrain
6h 15m
£92–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
8h 44m
£121–276

Derby to Elgin by bus and train

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13h 36mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.2 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 Elgin station via QMC Main Entrance, Canal Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 14h 30m.

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