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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Elgin is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 55m.

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 14m and costs £100 - £220.

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 Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

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 354.7 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 £90 - £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 £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Leeds to Elgin bus arrive?

Leeds to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square 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 5m 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 400+ hotels available in Elgin.

Leeds to Elgin - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
7h 29m
£94–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
10h 55m
£29–48
Drive 352.7 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Elgincar 352.7 mi
7h 5m
£86–123
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 15m
£81–228
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
8h 8m
£54–185
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
11h 3m
£49–113
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 14m
£105–219
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LBA - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 53m
£66–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
£100–310

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

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2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 425.9 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 Union Square Bus Station in around 10h 55m.

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