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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Elgin is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 18h 32m.

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 55m and costs £90 - £250.

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 Exeter and arriving at Elgin West Road via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Exeter to Elgin?

The distance between Exeter and Elgin is 520 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 40m and costs £350 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 FlixBus, depart from Exeter 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 40m and costs £350 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 18h 32m.

Where does the Exeter to Elgin bus arrive?

Exeter to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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 26m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Elgin by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Exeter to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane EXT - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 30m
£152–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
5. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
18h 32m
£69–133
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
12h 40m
£351–505
Drive 597 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Elgincar 597 mi
10h 26m
£146–211
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
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 to Elgintrain
5h 55m
£92–249
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
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 27m
£127–295
Fly Exeter to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane EXT - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
8h 28m
£157–351
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
9h 22m
£168–377
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 42m
£257–471

Exeter to Elgin by train

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12h 40mAverage Duration

£351Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.6 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Elgin West Road via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 18h 32m.

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