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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Bath is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Bath is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Bath. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Bath Spa via Aberdeen and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Elgin to Bath?

The distance between Elgin and Bath is 482 miles. The road distance is 534.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Bath without a car is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs £310 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Elgin to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Bath bus from?

Elgin to Bath bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Bath train from?

Elgin to Bath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Bath?

The best way to get from Elgin to Bath is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs £310 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Elgin to Bath bus arrive?

Elgin to Bath bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Bath train arrive?

Elgin to Bath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Bath is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Elgin to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

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Elgin to Bath - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

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

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Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
4h 31m
£63–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
16h 35m
£61–101
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth
12h 1m
£316–465
Drive 531.7 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Bathcar 531.7 mi
9h 37m
£131–188
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
5h 2m
£98–241
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 34m
£131–284
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
5h 57m
£114–381
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
6h 18m
£107–256
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bath Spatrain
7h 2m
£97–241
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
8h 12m
£120–284
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
12h 55m
£204–415

Elgin to Bath by bus

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16h 35mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Bath Spa via Aberdeen and Bristol Temple Meads in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 16h 35m.

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