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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Exeter is to train and bus which costs £70 - £160 and takes 19h 23m.

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 11m and costs £60 - £230.

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 Braelossie Place and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

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 52m.

How far is it from Elgin to Exeter?

The distance between Elgin and Exeter is 550 miles. The road distance is 600.6 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 52m and costs £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 Braelossie Place 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 52m and costs £180 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h.

Where does the Elgin to Exeter bus arrive?

Elgin to Exeter bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at 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 19m to drive from Elgin to Exeter.

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

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

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

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 6m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5h 11m
£62–222
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St DavidsAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
12h 52m
£184–626
Bus
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
17h
Drive 597.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Exeter597.1 mi
10h 19m
£149–215
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
7h 44m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
8h 6m
£127–336
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)INV - EXT
7h 21m
£178–292
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
9h 1m
£71–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
19h 23m
£72–153

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Braelossie Place to Bampfylde Street via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 17h.

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