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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Elgin is to bus which costs £60 - £95 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Braelossie Place via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Elgin via Grantham, York, Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Elgin?

The distance between Nottingham and Elgin is 509 miles. The road distance is 416.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Elgin without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 25m and costs £75 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Nottingham to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Elgin bus from?

Nottingham to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Elgin train from?

Nottingham to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Elgin?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Elgin is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 25m and costs £75 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Nottingham to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Elgin is 416 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Nottingham to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 390+ hotels available in Elgin.

Nottingham to Elgin - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to York
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
9h 25m
£78–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie PlaceM96
12h 33m
£63–94
Drive 413.7 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Elgin413.7 mi
8h 5m
£101–146
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
6h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
10h 22m
£159–264
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Meadowhall
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Dundee
3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgin
13h 26m
£66–156
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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
5h 55m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 52m
£115–298
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 46m
£81–235
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
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 47m
£85–417

Nottingham to Elgin by bus

125Weekly Buses

12h 33mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 506 mi
Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Elgin via Grantham, York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Braelossie Place via Union Square Bus Station in around 12h 33m.

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