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 37m and costs £110 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between York and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Braelossie Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

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 6h 58m.

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 6h 58m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from York to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Elgin bus from?

York to Elgin bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

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.

Train or bus from York to Elgin?

The best way to get from York to Elgin is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the York to Elgin bus arrive?

York to Elgin bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

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 386+ hotels available in Elgin.

York to Elgin - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from York to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
6h 58m
£72–147
Train via Edinburgh
cheapest
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 24m
£51–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
12h 56m
Drive 346.3 mi
1. Drive from York to Elgincar 346.3 mi
6h 55m
£85–123
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 35m
£94–257
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
2. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
8h 41m
£135–391
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 37m
£113–280
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York 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
7h
£95–318
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
6h 50m
£74–265

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from York to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Braelossie Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 12h 56m.

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