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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Dover is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 20h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Dover is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs £70 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pencester Road via Union Square Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Dover. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Dover Priory via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Elgin to Dover?

The distance between Elgin and Dover is 572 miles. The road distance is 605.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Dover without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 54m and costs £90 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Elgin to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Dover?

The best way to get from Elgin to Dover is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 54m and costs £90 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 20h 9m.

Where does the Elgin to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Dover is 606 miles. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Elgin to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Dover 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, train
best
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 St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 3m
£82–308
Bus
cheapest
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 Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
20h 9m
£54–108
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 Dover Priorytrain
10h 54m
£91–246
Drive 602.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Dovercar 602.4 mi
11h 3m
£146–211
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 St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 53m
£88–351
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 45m
£70–199
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 11m
£73–189
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 55m
£65–207
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane ABZ - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 50m
£155–535
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 Dover Priorytrain
11h 24m
£129–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
15h 18m
£89–188

Elgin to Dover by bus

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20h 9mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.5 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Dover Priory via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pencester Road via Union Square Bus Station, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 20h 9m.

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