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How to get fromLeeds to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    8h 2m
    £148–276

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    10h 17m
    £60–105

  3. Drive  353.5 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Elgincar car 353.5 mi
    7h 6m
    £88–127

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LBA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    7h 1m
    £97–246

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    8h 40m
    £133–278

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train
    10h 46m
    £86–155

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 5m
    £99–249

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    5h 19m
    £114–257

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 56m
    £131–314

Leeds to Elgin by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 17m.

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