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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Colne is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Colne is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Colne. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Colne Lane via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Colne. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Colne via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Elgin to Colne?

The distance between Elgin and Colne is 419 miles. The road distance is 341.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Colne without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Elgin to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Colne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Colne train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Colne?

The best way to get from Elgin to Colne is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Elgin to Colne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Colne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Colne is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Elgin to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Elgin to Colne 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
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
9h 4m
£139–295
Drive 339.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Colnecar 339.3 mi
6h 29m
£84–121
Bus
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 Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
12h 38m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
6h 58m
£87–209
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
4. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
9h 31m
£142–296
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth
11h 42m
£208–294
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 Bolton to Blackburntrain
4. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
6h 42m
£107–253
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
8h 49m
£120–240
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
4. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
9h 3m
£113–278

Elgin to Colne by train

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9h 4mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 416.8 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Colne via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Colne Lane via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 38m.

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