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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Cirencester is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 18h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Cirencester is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £85 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Cirencester?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Cirencester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Beeches Car Park via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Elgin to Cirencester?

The distance between Elgin and Cirencester is 557 miles. The road distance is 508.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Cirencester without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 2m and costs £85 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Elgin to Cirencester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Cirencester bus from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Cirencester?

The best way to get from Elgin to Cirencester is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 2m and costs £85 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Elgin to Cirencester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Cirencester?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Cirencester is 509 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Elgin to Cirencester.

Where can I stay near Cirencester?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Cirencester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Cirencester 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 Heathrow Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Beeches Car Park
5h 43m
£86–387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Beeches Car Park444 / ...
18h 58m
£55–137
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham SpaEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
12h 2m
£87–310
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub100 / ...
17h 10m
Drive 505.7 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Cirencester505.7 mi
8h 54m
£127–184
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Reidhaven Square to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ABZ - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Beeches Car Park
7h 3m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Reidhaven Square to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
7h 12m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon
6h 50m
£80–238
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Reidhaven Square to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon
8h 10m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Kemble
7h 30m
£97–333
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cheltenham SpaAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
12h 21m
£218–684

Elgin to Cirencester by train and bus

6Weekly Services

12h 2mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.9 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Bowling Green Lane via Edinburgh Waverley, Cheltenham Spa, Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Clarence Parade arrival, and Promenade in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Beeches Car Park via Bus Station Stance 4, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 17h 10m.

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