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 £35 - £90 and takes 12h 51m.

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 6h 13m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Elgin station via Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

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 and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

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 which takes 9h 31m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m 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 which takes 9h 31m and costs £180 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 12h 51m.

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 Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Elgin?

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 31m
£187–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
12h 51m
£36–89
Drive 413.7 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Elgincar 413.7 mi
8h 8m
£101–146
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 23m
£108–325
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
10h 22m
£187–565
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
13h 52m
£91–169
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 1m
£92–249
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
6h 18m
£116–269
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
6h 13m
£72–166
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
6h 45m
£103–379
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 8m
£110–405

Nottingham to Elgin by bus

33Weekly Buses

12h 51mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Elgin.

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Distance: 506 mi
Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Elgin via Grantham and Aberdeen in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Elgin station via Union Square Bus Station and Aberdeen Union Street in around 12h 51m.

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