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 £40 - £75 and takes 12h 45m.

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 54m and costs £65 - £200.

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 45m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £180 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m 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 30m and costs £180 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 45m.

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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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 30m
£182–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
12h 45m
£45–73
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
£80–263
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
£159–264
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
14h 33m
£59–133
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
6h 56m
£84–258
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
£108–269
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
5h 54m
£66–198
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 52m
£88–368
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 13m
£64–248

Nottingham to Elgin by bus

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12h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 506 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Braelossie Place via Union Square Bus Station in around 12h 45m.

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