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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Elgin is to train and bus which costs £75 - £120 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs £90 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Manchester to Elgin?

The distance between Manchester and Elgin is 419 miles. The road distance is 371.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Elgin without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 8h 11m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Manchester to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Elgin bus from?

Manchester to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Elgin train from?

Manchester to Elgin train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Elgin?

The best way to get from Manchester to Elgin is to train via Aberdeen which takes 8h 11m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Elgin bus arrive?

Manchester to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Elgin train arrive?

Manchester to Elgin train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Elgin is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Manchester to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 397+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
8h 11m
£63–173
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain
8h 47m
£62–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
10h 19m
Drive 369.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Elgincar 369.1 mi
6h 51m
£89–128
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 1m
£68–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
11h 10m
£78–115
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
4h 4m
£92–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 42m
£84–335

Manchester to Elgin by train

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.5 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 19m.

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