What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Houghton-Le-Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring. However, there are services departing from Braelossie Place and arriving at Houghton Le Spring via Union Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The distance between Elgin and Houghton-Le-Spring is 346 miles. The road distance is 281.7 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £50 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring bus from?

Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Braelossie Place station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The best way to get from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring bus arrive?

Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring.

Where can I stay near Houghton-Le-Spring?

There are 2017+ hotels available in Houghton-Le-Spring.

Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DurhamEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 49m
£54–142
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
7h 18m
£32–148
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange
9h 7m
Drive 280 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring280 mi
5h 41m
£69–100
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)INV - NCL
8h 42m
£140–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUkn11
10h 13m
£33–52
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)ABZ - NCL
7h 52m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Durham
8h 28m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Durham
7h 39m
£129–350
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)INV - MME
8h 10m
£156–735

Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring by train and bus

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.2 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Houghton-Le-Spring via Edinburgh Waverley, Durham, and Bus Station Stand D in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Braelossie Place to Houghton Le Spring via Union Street, George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Sunderland Interchange in around 9h 7m.

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