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 £70 - £140 and takes 12h 46m.

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 47m 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 29m.

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 29m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m 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 47m 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 2093+ hotels available in Whitby.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Whitby 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
9h 29m
£148–305
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain
12h 46m
£75–133
Drive 333.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Whitbycar 333.4 mi
6h 47m
£82–118
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 9m
£132–296
Train via Aberdeen
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 57m
£124–310
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane INV - MME
3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain
10h 6m
£161–758
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 53m
£152–330

Elgin to Whitby by train

6Weekly Trains

9h 29mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.5 mi
Duration: 9h 29m

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 29m.

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