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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Elgin is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Elgin is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Elgin West Road via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Durham to Elgin?

The distance between Durham and Elgin is 337 miles. The road distance is 281.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £120 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Durham to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Elgin bus from?

Durham to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Elgin?

The best way to get from Durham to Elgin is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £120 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Durham to Elgin bus arrive?

Durham to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Elgin is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Durham to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 400+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Durham 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 Durham to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
6h 14m
£128–365
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus
10h 24m
£23–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
10h 1m
Drive 280 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Elgincar 280 mi
5h 43m
£69–99
Fly Newcastle to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
7h 58m
£105–259
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
6h 53m
£46–153
Fly Newcastle to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 58m
£81–188
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
7h 9m
£120–276

Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.9 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Elgin West Road via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 1m.

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