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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Elgin is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Elgin is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 46m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Elgin West Road via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Elgin via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Elgin?

The distance between Liverpool and Elgin is 366 miles. The road distance is 375.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £150 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Liverpool to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Elgin bus from?

Liverpool to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Elgin train from?

Liverpool to Elgin train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Elgin?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Elgin is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £150 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Liverpool to Elgin bus arrive?

Liverpool to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Elgin train arrive?

Liverpool to Elgin train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Elgin is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Liverpool to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 262+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Elgin by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
4h 46m
£96–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
12h 55m
£54–91
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
8h 58m
£152–325
Drive 373.4 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Elgincar 373.4 mi
6h 55m
£91–131
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 47m
£72–209
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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
6h 55m
£117–283
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 8m
£142–300
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
12h 59m
£108–186

Liverpool to Elgin by train and foot

8Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

£152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Elgin.

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Distance: 363.8 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Elgin via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Elgin West Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 55m.

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