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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Durham is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Durham is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sutton Street via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Durham. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Durham via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Elgin to Durham?

The distance between Elgin and Durham is 337 miles. The road distance is 281.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Elgin to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Durham?

The best way to get from Elgin to Durham is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £110 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Elgin to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Durham is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Elgin to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Durham.

Elgin to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Elgin to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 25m
£110–288
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 John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
10h 16m
£37–60
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
9h 35m
£46–67
Drive 279.9 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Durhamcar 279.9 mi
5h 43m
£69–100
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
6h 43m
£112–320
Train via Aberdeen
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 Durhamtrain
6h 58m
£81–394
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ABZ - NCL
7h 17m
£82–254
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 Airport to Huddersfieldtrain
4. Take the train from Huddersfield to Durhamtrain
7h 54m
£94–274
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 Manchester Airport to Huddersfieldtrain
4. Take the train from Huddersfield to Durhamtrain
7h 15m
£119–300
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane INV - MME
7h 54m
£151–844

Elgin to Durham by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 25mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.8 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Durham via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sutton Street via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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