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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Elgin is to bus via Leeds which costs £60 - £120 and takes 18h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Elgin is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Elgin via Crewe, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Newport to Elgin?

The distance between Newport and Elgin is 501 miles. The road distance is 516.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Elgin without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 24m and costs £100 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Newport to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Elgin bus from?

Newport to Elgin bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Elgin train from?

Newport to Elgin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Elgin?

The best way to get from Newport to Elgin is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 24m and costs £100 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 51m.

Where does the Newport to Elgin bus arrive?

Newport to Elgin bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Newport to Elgin train arrive?

Newport to Elgin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Newport to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Elgin is 517 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Newport to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Newport to Elgin by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
5h 37m
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie PlaceM96
18h 52m
£60–115
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
11h 24m
£107–409
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
14h 51m
Drive 513.6 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Elgin513.6 mi
9h 49m
£129–187
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
4h 54m
£61–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
6h 32m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
6h 4m
£125–478
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
8h 40m
£70–313
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
9h 9m
£68–213
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to AberdeenExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
12h 16m
£241–797

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Distance: 498.2 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Elgin via Crewe, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 14h 51m.

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