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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Elgin is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £110 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Braelossie Place via George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Leeds to Elgin?

The distance between Leeds and Elgin is 428 miles. The road distance is 355.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Leeds to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Elgin bus from?

Leeds to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Elgin train from?

Leeds to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Elgin?

The best way to get from Leeds to Elgin is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Leeds to Elgin bus arrive?

Leeds to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Elgin is 355 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Leeds to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 389+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Elgin 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 Leeds to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
7h 29m
£81–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
10h 31m
Drive 353.1 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Elgin353.1 mi
7h 4m
£87–125
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
5h 49m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Northallerton
2. Take the train from Northallerton to Aberdeen
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie PlaceM96
9h 56m
£160–236
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 5m
£110–279
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LBA - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
6h 58m
£143–287
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
6h 40m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

18Weekly Planes

2h 8mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Braelossie Place via Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 10h 31m.

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