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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Elgin is to train and fly which costs £60 - £220 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs £60 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Elgin West Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Exeter to Elgin?

The distance between Exeter and Elgin is 551 miles. The road distance is 600.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs £240 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Exeter to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Elgin bus from?

Exeter to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Elgin train from?

Exeter to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Elgin?

The best way to get from Exeter to Elgin is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs £240 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Exeter to Elgin bus arrive?

Exeter to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Exeter to Elgin train arrive?

Exeter to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Elgin is 600 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Exeter to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 22m
£90–275
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 19m
£64–218
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
12h 12m
£241–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
17h 55m
Drive 597 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Elgincar 597 mi
10h 25m
£142–205
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
6h 42m
£130–412
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 37m
£100–359
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
8h 13m
£105–316
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 10m
£74–232
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Elgintrain
16h 41m
£181–310

Exeter to Elgin by train

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16h 41mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 547.5 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Elgin West Road via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 17h 55m.

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