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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Elgin is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Elgin is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Elgin via Rugby, Crewe, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Northampton to Elgin?

The distance between Northampton and Elgin is 489 miles. The road distance is 477.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Elgin without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 1m and costs £95 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Northampton to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Elgin bus from?

Northampton to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Elgin train from?

Northampton to Elgin train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Elgin?

The best way to get from Northampton to Elgin is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 1m and costs £95 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 4m.

Where does the Northampton to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northampton to Elgin train arrive?

Northampton to Elgin train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Elgin is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Northampton to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 390+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

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

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Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 1m
£60–174
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Rugby 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 1m
£100–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
13h 4m
Drive 474.9 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Elgin474.9 mi
8h 55m
£116–168
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
5h 33m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
6h 23m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 46m
£85–353
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LTN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
5h 48m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 52m
£71–203
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
11h 39m
£244–294
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie PlaceM96
13h 33m
£87–171

Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Northampton to Elgin.

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Distance: 486.4 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Elgin via Rugby, Crewe, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 13h 4m.

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