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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Blackpool is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Blackpool is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at North Station via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Blackpool North via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Elgin to Blackpool?

The distance between Elgin and Blackpool is 408 miles. The road distance is 344.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Elgin to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Elgin to Blackpool is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs £120 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Elgin to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Blackpool train arrive?

Elgin to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Blackpool is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Elgin to Blackpool.

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

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Elgin to Blackpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Elgin to Blackpool 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 Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
7h 43m
£128–286
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 Underpassbus
4. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
11h 37m
£45–69
Drive 342.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Blackpoolcar 342.2 mi
6h 29m
£85–123
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 53m
£96–217
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
8h 9m
£137–287
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
10h 18m
£91–146
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 36m
£111–261
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ABZ - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 21m
£109–360
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 International to Prestontrain
7h 41m
£107–270

Elgin to Blackpool by train

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7h 43mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Blackpool.

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Distance: 405.6 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Blackpool North via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to North Station via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Underpass in around 11h 37m.

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