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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Exeter is to bus which costs £80 - £160 and takes 18h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £80 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Exeter via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Elgin to Exeter?

The distance between Elgin and Exeter is 510 miles. The road distance is 601.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 12h 56m and costs £300 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Elgin to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Exeter?

The best way to get from Elgin to Exeter is to train which takes 12h 56m and costs £300 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 18h 26m.

Where does the Elgin to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Exeter is 601 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Elgin to Exeter.

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Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)plane INV - EXT
6h 16m
£186–284
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 18m
£81–214
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davidstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth
12h 56m
£308–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
18h 26m
£84–155
Drive 597.7 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Exetercar 597.7 mi
10h 25m
£149–215
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 9m
£116–315
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverkeithingtrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
7h 41m
£174–387
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverkeithingtrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 23m
£149–307
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 Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 59m
£139–320
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
14h 55m
£224–422

Elgin to Exeter by train

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Distance: 506.9 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Exeter St Davids via Aberdeen in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Exeter via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 18h 26m.

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