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

The cheapest way to get from London to Elgin is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between London and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Elgin. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Braelossie Place via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between London and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from London to Elgin. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from London to Elgin?

The distance between London and Elgin is 491 miles. The road distance is 535.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs £110 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from London to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Elgin bus from?

London to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Elgin train from?

London to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Elgin?

The best way to get from London to Elgin is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs £110 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 16h.

Where does the London to Elgin bus arrive?

London to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the London to Elgin train arrive?

London to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from London to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Elgin is 536 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from London to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 386+ hotels available in Elgin.

London to Elgin - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from London to Elgin by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
4h 24m
£71–306
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LTN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 29m
£42–211
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 4m
£116–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
16h
£49–118
Drive 532.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Elgincar 532.8 mi
10h 8m
£131–189
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 17m
£77–313
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
4h 36m
£52–154
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
4h 31m
£53–174
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 34m
£43–171
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 13m
£82–238
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
13h 3m
£72–138

London to Elgin by bus

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Distance: 488 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Braelossie Place via Union Square Bus Station in around 16h.

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