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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Whitby is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Whitby is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 8 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Whitby via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Elgin to Whitby?

The distance between Elgin and Whitby is 403 miles. The road distance is 335.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Elgin to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Whitby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Whitby train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Whitby?

The best way to get from Elgin to Whitby is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Elgin to Whitby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Whitby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Whitby is 335 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Elgin to Whitby.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitby?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitby
9h 26m
£55–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationM92
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11
11h 43m
£35–77
Drive 333.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Whitby333.4 mi
6h 43m
£82–118
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)ABZ - MME
3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitby
10h 27m
Train via Aberdeen
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 Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
9h 47m
£49–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitby
13h 10m
£38–88
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitby
9h 12m
£150–731
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 Victoria to Scarborough
8h 42m
£118–323
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 Victoria to Scarborough
9h 37m
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 York
4. Take the train from York to Scarborough
9h 59m

Elgin to Whitby by train

6Weekly Trains

9h 26mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 400.8 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Whitby via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand 8, and Market Place in around 11h 43m.

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