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

The cheapest way to get from York to Elgin is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct train between York and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from York to Elgin. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from York to Elgin?

The distance between York and Elgin is 403 miles. The road distance is 348.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from York to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Elgin train from?

York to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Elgin train arrive?

York to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from York to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Elgin is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from York to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 421+ hotels available in Elgin.

York to Elgin - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from York to Elgin by train, car, plane, or bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
7h 1m
£125–290
Drive 346.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Elgincar 346.3 mi
6h 55m
£86–124
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 29m
£97–221
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
7h 25m
£113–299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
2. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus
8h 51m
£158–251
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 56m
£116–254
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 58m
£148–278
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
7h 25m
£87–193

York to Elgin by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 51mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from York to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 7h 1m.

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