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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Derby is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Derby is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs £90 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station, Nottingham station and Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Derby. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Derby via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Elgin to Derby?

The distance between Elgin and Derby is 442 miles. The road distance is 422.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Derby without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £200 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Elgin to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Derby?

The best way to get from Elgin to Derby is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £200 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Elgin to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Derby is 423 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Elgin to Derby.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Derby 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 Birmingham Airport, train
best
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 Derbytrain
5h 20m
£99–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
13h 37m
£59–94
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 16m
£209–326
Drive 420.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Derbycar 420.1 mi
8h 2m
£105–151
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
5h 57m
£115–271
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
5h 21m
£130–290
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverkeithingtrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
7h 39m
£135–262
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 Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
6h
£93–211
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 London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 12m
£132–433
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 39m
£94–265
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Northallertontrain
3. Take the train from Northallerton to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Alfretontrain
13h 9m
£150–237

Elgin to Derby by train

6Weekly Trains

9h 16mAverage Duration

£209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.6 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Derby via Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to Bus Station via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham station, Mount Street, and Upper Parliament Street in around 13h 37m.

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