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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 14h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Cheltenham is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Promenade via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Aberdeen, Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Elgin to Cheltenham?

The distance between Elgin and Cheltenham is 519 miles. The road distance is 490.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 10h 34m and costs £60 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Elgin to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Cheltenham bus from?

Elgin to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Elgin to Cheltenham is to train via Aberdeen which takes 10h 34m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 14h 58m.

Where does the Elgin to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Elgin to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Elgin to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Cheltenham is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Elgin to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1660+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Cheltenham by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 32m
£76–241
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 41m
£50–180
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 Wolverhamptontrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
10h 34m
£62–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
14h 58m
£65–118
Drive 487.9 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Cheltenhamcar 487.9 mi
8h 38m
£116–168
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 Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 25m
£80–265
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 London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 23m
£116–456
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 Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 32m
£110–445
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 Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 7m
£102–324
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
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
8h 35m
£60–195
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
10h 41m
£78–293

Elgin to Cheltenham by train

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10h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Cheltenham Spa via Aberdeen, Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Promenade via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 14h 58m.

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