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 £45 - £130 and takes 19h 43m.

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 16m and costs £40 - £160.

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 Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Union Square Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.

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 Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Elgin to Brighton?

The distance between Elgin and Brighton is 525 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 38m and costs £80 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus 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 38m and costs £80 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 19h 43m.

Where does the Elgin to Brighton bus arrive?

Elgin to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Brighton is 589 miles. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Elgin to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Elgin to Brighton - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 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 Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
4h 16m
£44–152
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
10h 38m
£83–226
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 St Peter's Churchbus 025
19h 43m
£49–125
Drive 585.8 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Brightoncar 585.8 mi
11h 23m
£144–208
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
5h 6m
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 Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 33m
£83–332
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 28m
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 Brightontrain
5h 32m
£61–207
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
11h 17m
£126–191
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Finsbury Parktrain
3. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Brightontrain
14h 39m
£95–148

Elgin to Brighton by bus

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19h 43mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Brighton.

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Distance: 522.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Brighton via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Union Square Bus Station and London Victoria in around 19h 43m.

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