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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Sleaford is to drive which costs £100 - £150 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Sleaford is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs £70 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Sleaford?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Sleaford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rail Station via Union Square Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Sleaford?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Sleaford via Aberdeen and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Elgin to Sleaford?

The distance between Elgin and Sleaford is 504 miles. The road distance is 427.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Sleaford without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Elgin to Sleaford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Sleaford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Sleaford train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Sleaford?

The best way to get from Elgin to Sleaford is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 23m.

Where does the Elgin to Sleaford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Sleaford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Sleaford?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Sleaford is 428 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Elgin to Sleaford.

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

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Where can I stay near Sleaford?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Sleaford 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 51m
£108–169
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
6h 31m
£73–270
Bus
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
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 93
16h 23m
Drive 425.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Sleafordcar 425.1 mi
8h 9m
£105–151
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
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain
7h 57m
£88–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain
14h 11m
£87–224
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
7h 42m
£93–372
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 King's Cross to Granthamtrain
6h 50m
£82–361
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 Doncastertrain
4. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain
8h 38m
£100–307
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 Doncastertrain
4. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain
7h 52m
£114–326
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 Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
8h 51m
£141–477

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to Sleaford.

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Distance: 500.6 mi
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Sleaford via Aberdeen and Grantham in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rail Station via Union Square Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 16h 23m.

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