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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Manchester is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Elgin to Manchester?

The distance between Elgin and Manchester is 339 miles. The road distance is 371 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Elgin to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Manchester?

The best way to get from Elgin to Manchester is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Elgin to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Manchester is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Elgin to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3451+ hotels available in Manchester.

Elgin to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Manchester by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
3h 21m
£92–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
9h 45m
£52–90
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 15m
£83–165
Drive 368.9 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Manchester368.9 mi
6h 46m
£91–131
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
4h 17m
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road
8h 30m
£78–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastle
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station172 / ...
12h 9m
£80–160

Elgin to Manchester by train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 337.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Manchester Piccadilly via Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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