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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to York is to train via Aberdeen which costs £40 - £150 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to York is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs £95 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to York. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Micklegate via Union Square Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and York?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to York. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at York via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Elgin to York?

The distance between Elgin and York is 403 miles. The road distance is 348.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to York without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Elgin to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to York?

The best way to get from Elgin to York is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Elgin to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to York is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Elgin to York.

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

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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1835+ hotels available in York.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Elgin to York 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 Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 31m
£66–154
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 Yorktrain
7h 3m
£44–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
12h 31m
Drive 346.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Yorkcar 346.1 mi
6h 55m
£85–123
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 Yorktrain
6h 58m
£85–263
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 Yorktrain
9h 16m
£78–162
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 Yorktrain
6h 11m
£99–282
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 Yorktrain
6h 43m
£94–365
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 Yorktrain
7h 5m
£93–389
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 Stevenage to Yorktrain
7h 3m
£68–260

Elgin to York by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 31mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to York via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Micklegate via Union Square Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 31m.

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