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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Elgin is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £45 - £110 and takes 14h 59m.

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 43m and costs £100 - £310.

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 Railway Station via Beastmarket Hill, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Adelphi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

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 £160 - £650.

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 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 5m.

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?

There are 385+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 8 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
£160–644
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
14h 59m
£47–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Railway Stationbus E7
14h 5m
Drive 419.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Elgincar 419.3 mi
8h
£103–149
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 Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Stationbus
5h 35m
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 Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Stationbus
6h 22m
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 43m
£109–304
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 13m
£68–237

Derby to Elgin by bus

7Weekly Buses

14h 59mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest 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 Railway Station via Upper Parliament Street, Beastmarket Hill, Canal Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Adelphi in around 14h 5m.

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