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 £50 - £190 and takes 4h 26m.

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 26m and costs £50 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.

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 481 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 £320 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus 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 £320 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 20h 22m.

Where does the Elgin to Bath bus arrive?

Elgin to Bath bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus 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 36m 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?

There are 2734+ hotels available in Bath.

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

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 26m
£51–189
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth
12h 1m
£326–484
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 403
20h 22m
£77–165
Drive 531.7 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Bathcar 531.7 mi
9h 36m
£129–187
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
4h 58m
£86–205
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 35m
£131–269
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
£114–401
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
6h 56m
£89–221
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
£105–250
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 5m
£107–257
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 47m
£199–413

Elgin to Bath by bus

18Weekly Buses

20h 22mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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 Bus Station to Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and London Victoria in around 20h 22m.

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