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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Elgin is to train and fly which costs £75 - £280 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs £75 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Elgin via Newton Abbot and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Torquay to Elgin?

The distance between Torquay and Elgin is 573 miles. The road distance is 621.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 13h 48m and costs £270 - £900.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Torquay to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Elgin bus from?

Torquay to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Elgin train from?

Torquay to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Elgin?

The best way to get from Torquay to Elgin is to train which takes 13h 48m and costs £270 - £900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 21m.

Where does the Torquay to Elgin bus arrive?

Torquay to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Torquay to Elgin train arrive?

Torquay to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Torquay to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Elgin is 621 miles. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Torquay to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 390+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Braelossie Place via Sherborne Road, Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

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

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
6h 42m
£75–274
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
13h 48m
£272–884
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station102
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
21h 21m
Drive 617.5 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Elgin617.5 mi
10h 40m
£153–221
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
7h 32m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
8h 7m
£147–492
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot 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
8h 56m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
10h 16m
£91–288
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
10h 19m
£133–364
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
10h 45m
£89–283
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Elgin
17h 36m
£185–336

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 570 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Elgin via Newton Abbot and Aberdeen in around 13h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Braelossie Place via Sherborne Road, Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 21h 21m.

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