There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Alnwick 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- Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 32m£114–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
8h 24m£40–85Drive 241.7 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Alnwickcar 241.7 mi
4h 57m£60–87Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ABZ - NCL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
8h 49m£105–259Train, bus
- Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus 591
6h 58m£91–147
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Alnwick is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Alnwick is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Retail Park via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Alnmouth via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Elgin and Alnwick is 292 miles. The road distance is 243.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Elgin to Alnwick, including transfers.
Elgin to Alnwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Alnwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Alnwick is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Alnwick, England?
You can take a train from Elgin to Alnwick via Edinburgh Waverley and Alnmouth in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retail Park via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 24m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Newcastle via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–360
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–350
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Alnwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 5.
Elgin to Alnwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Alnwick is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Elgin to Alnwick.
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