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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Whitby is to bus and train which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 55m.

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 45m and costs £80 - £120.

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 28m.

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 28m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Elgin to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Whitby train from?

Elgin to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin 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 45m 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?

There are 1894+ hotels available in Whitby.

Elgin to Whitby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
9h 28m
£51–178
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
9h 50m
£46–154
Bus, train
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 Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
12h 55m
£58–106
Drive 333.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Whitbycar 333.4 mi
6h 45m
£81–117
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane ABZ - MME
3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain
10h 24m
£149–420
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 Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
10h 12m
£91–301
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 Airport to Middlesbroughtrain
4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
9h 28m
£115–308
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
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 Yorktrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Boyesbus
10h 8m

Elgin to Whitby by train

6Weekly Trains

9h 28mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.8 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

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 28m.

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