How to Travel from

Birmingham to Elgin

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Birmingham Elgin

How to Get from Birmingham to Elgin

Plane

1 h 24 min

Select a Ticket

Car

7 h 53 min

from $40

Rideshare

7 h 53 min

from $9.71

Cheapest

By car (744 km)

7 h 53 min

744 km.

from $40

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

7 h 53 min

744 km.

from $9.70

Bus, Plane (Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen International Airport)

5 h 50 min

580 km.

from $184.26

Bus

13 h 49 min

580 km.

from $110.28

Train via Aberdeen

10 h 25 min

580 km.

from $366.78

Bus, Plane (Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport)

7 h 58 min

580 km.

from $179.95

Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)

7 h 30 min

580 km.

from $270.46

Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)

7 h 13 min

580 km.

from $256.90

Bus, Plane (Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport)

8 h 14 min

580 km.

from $204.40

Train, Plane (Train)

7 h 24 min

580 km.

from $272.70

Train

10 h 34 min

579 km.

from $600.72

Train, Bus

12 h 13 min

580 km.

from $661.41

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

3h 55m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

7h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$31.64–$44.30

Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

3h 38m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$21.52–$30.38

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:

01224591381

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com/

Bus from The Square to Bus

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.76–$13.92

Airlines

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$58.23–$227.84

Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$43.04–$202.52

Plane from Luton Airport to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$69.62–$379.73

Loganair

Website:

loganair.co.uk/

Plane from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$189.87–$493.65

Plane from Ringway Airport to Aberdeen

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$139.24–$341.76

Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$151.89–$582.26

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket

Ave. Duration:

3h 44m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$151.89–$367.08

Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$39.24–$139.24

Train from Birmingham New Street to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$62.02–$177.21

Train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

4h 17m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$189.87–$430.36

Thameslink

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.92–$31.64

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 17m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen

Ave. Duration:

2h 23m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$88.60–$240.50

Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$58.23–$139.24

Train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

5h 3m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$202.52–$696.18

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$50.63–$113.92

Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeen

Ave. Duration:

7h 38m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$278.47–$886.04

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen

Ave. Duration:

2h 31m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$107.59–$164.55

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$75.95–$113.92

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Aberdeen to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$27.85–$60.76

Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$48.10–$107.59

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$82.28–$189.87

Train from Inverness to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$35.44

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$51.90

Train from Dundee to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$50.63–$113.92

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Elgin is to bus which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 13h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Navigation St and arriving at Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Elgin via Wolverhampton, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Elgin?

The distance between Birmingham and Elgin is 668 km. The road distance is 729.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Elgin without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 10h 25m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Birmingham to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Elgin bus from?

Birmingham to Elgin bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Navigation St station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Elgin train from?

Birmingham to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Elgin?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Elgin is to train via Aberdeen which takes 10h 25m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Birmingham to Elgin bus arrive?

Birmingham to Elgin bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Elgin train arrive?

Birmingham to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Elgin is 729 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Birmingham to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 336+ hotels available in Elgin. Prices start at $68.45 per night.

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Laichmoray Hotel

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The Pines East Road, Elgin

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9.1

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Hay Street, Elgin

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8.8

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Elgin Cathedral

Elgin Cathedral, a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, northeast Scotland, was dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It was established in 1224 on land granted by King Alexander II and stood outside the burgh of Elgin, close to the River Lossie. It replaced the cathedral at Spynie located 3 kilometres (2 mi) to the north, which was served by a small chapter of eight clerics. By 1226, the new and developing cathedral was staffed with 18 canons, a number that increased to 23 by 1242. A damaging fire in 1270 led to significant enlargement. It remained unscathed during the Wars of Scottish Independence but suffered extensive fire damage in 1390 when attacked by Robert III's brother Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, also known as the Wolf of Badenoch. In 1402, the cathedral precinct faced another incendiary attack by the Lord of the Isles followers.

Spynie Palace

Spynie Palace, also known as Spynie Castle, was the fortified seat of the Bishops of Moray for about 500 years in Spynie, Moray, Scotland. The founding of the palace dates back to the late 12th century. It is situated about 500 m from the location of the first officially settled Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Moray, Holy Trinity Church in present-day Spynie Churchyard. For most of its occupied history, the castle was not described as a palace — this term first appeared in the Registry of Moray in a writ of 1524.

Duffus Castle

Duffus Castle, near Elgin, Moray, Scotland, was a motte-and-bailey castle and was in use from c. 1140 to 1705. During its occupation it underwent many alterations. The most fundamental was the destruction of the original wooden structure and its replacement with one of stone. At the time of its establishment, it was one of the most secure fortifications in Scotland. At the death of the 2nd Lord Duffus in 1705, the castle had become totally unsuitable as a dwelling and so was abandoned.

Elgin

Elgin is a town (former cathedral city) and formerly a royal burgh in Moray, on the North Coast of Scotland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray. The town originated to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the floodplain where the town of Birnie is. There, the church of Birnie Kirk was built in 1140 and serves the community to this day.

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Thirteen ways to Travel from Birmingham to Elgin

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Stagecoach North Scotland

Airlines

easyJet

Loganair

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Thameslink

East Midlands Railways

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

LNER

ScotRail

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Elgin?

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Elgin?

How far is it from Birmingham to Elgin?

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

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Elgin bus from?

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Elgin train from?

Train or bus from Birmingham to Elgin?

Where does the Birmingham to Elgin bus arrive?

Where does the Birmingham to Elgin train arrive?

Can I drive from Birmingham to Elgin?

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

Where can I stay near Elgin?