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How to get fromSheffield to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    8h 50m
    £200–298

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    13h 2m
    £52–82

  3. Drive  387.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Elgincar car 387.8 mi
    7h 33m
    £96–138

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    5h 57m
    £93–245

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    9h 23m
    £111–302

  6. Bus via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    13h 8m
    £52–82

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    5h 12m
    £113–264

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 9m
    £113–288

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BHX - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    5h 34m
    £98–257

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 21m
    £107–242

Sheffield to Elgin by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Elgin station via Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 13h 2m.

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