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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Elgin is to train and fly which costs £70 - £230 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Worcester and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Worcester Bus Station and arriving at Braelossie Place via Bromsgrove Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Worcester and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Worcester Foregate Street and arriving at Elgin via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Worcester to Elgin?

The distance between Worcester and Elgin is 428 miles. The road distance is 469.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worcester to Elgin without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 40m and costs £110 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Worcester to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Elgin bus from?

Worcester to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Elgin train from?

Worcester to Elgin train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.

Train or bus from Worcester to Elgin?

The best way to get from Worcester to Elgin is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 40m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 18m.

Where does the Worcester to Elgin bus arrive?

Worcester to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Worcester to Elgin train arrive?

Worcester to Elgin train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Elgin is 470 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Worcester to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 390+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

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

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

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street 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 38m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill 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
5h 56m
£73–228
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
10h 40m
£113–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
15h 18m
Drive 467.2 mi
1. Drive from Worcester to Elgin467.2 mi
8h 16m
£114–165
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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
7h 9m
£84–249
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
7h 49m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
8h 31m
£79–220
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
7h 13m
£120–311
Train
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
11h 19m
£245–283
Train #2
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level
2. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Elgin
13h 19m
£119–228

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 425 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Elgin via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Braelossie Place via Bromsgrove Bus Station, The Square Peg, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 15h 18m.

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