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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Nottingham is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Nottingham is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Nottingham via Aberdeen and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Elgin to Nottingham?

The distance between Elgin and Nottingham is 509 miles. The road distance is 416.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Elgin to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Nottingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Elgin to Nottingham is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 13h.

Where does the Elgin to Nottingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Nottingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Nottingham is 416 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Elgin to Nottingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Nottingham?

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Elgin to Nottingham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Nottingham 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 Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Granthamtrain Aberdeen - Peterborough
9h 35m
£113–170
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 Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
13h
£38–70
Drive 413.8 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Nottinghamcar 413.8 mi
8h 6m
£101–146
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
6h 1m
£80–266
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain
9h 54m
£77–260
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
14h 43m
£58–119
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 Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
6h 51m
£84–261
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 Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
6h 7m
£108–268
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
5h 40m
£68–186
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
6h 24m
£85–353
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane ABZ - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Nottinghamtrain
8h 28m
£141–483

Elgin to Nottingham by bus

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Distance: 505.9 mi
Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Nottingham via Aberdeen and Grantham in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station in around 13h.

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