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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Brighton is to bus which costs £70 - £150 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Brighton is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Union Square Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Elgin to Brighton?

The distance between Elgin and Brighton is 526 miles. The road distance is 589.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Brighton without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 6m and costs £220 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Elgin to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Brighton bus from?

Elgin to Brighton bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Brighton?

The best way to get from Elgin to Brighton is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 6m and costs £220 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Elgin to Brighton bus arrive?

Elgin to Brighton bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Brighton is 589 miles. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Elgin to Brighton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Elgin to Brighton?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
4h 33m
£61–163
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
10h 6m
£223–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
20h 10m
£75–143
Drive 585.8 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Brightoncar 585.8 mi
11h 27m
£143–207
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
5h 8m
£61–169
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 24m
£114–383
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 9m
£104–337
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brightontrain
5h 54m
£87–216
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brightontrain
6h 18m
£99–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
13h 49m
£302–468
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Finsbury Parktrain
3. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Brightontrain
14h 23m
£185–344

Elgin to Brighton by train

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10h 6mAverage Duration

£223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.6 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Brighton via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to St Peter's Church via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 20h 10m.

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