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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Bath is to train and fly which costs £65 - £190 and takes 4h 6m.

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 6m and costs £65 - £190.

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 Braelossie Place and arriving at Bus Station via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

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 486 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 £150 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 Braelossie Place 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 £150 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 2m.

Where does the Elgin to Bath bus arrive?

Elgin to Bath bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at 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 31m to drive from Elgin to Bath.

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

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

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

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
5h 1m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
4h 6m
£65–189
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple MeadsAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
12h 1m
£154–639
Bus
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
16h 2m
Drive 531.7 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Bath531.7 mi
9h 31m
£133–192
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
5h 21m
£105–544
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
6h 32m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Bath Spa
6h 39m
£94–287
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
5h 56m
£95–390
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
7h 56m
£74–214
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Buildings172
18h 11m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Duration: 5h 1m

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 Braelossie Place to Bus Station via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 16h 2m.

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