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Derby to Elgin

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Derby, Great Britain → Elgin, Great Britain

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Two ways to Travel from Derby to Elgin

Composite routes from Derby to Elgin

Cheapest

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Nottingham to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Aberdeen Coach Station to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$379.73
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

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$43.04
Train from Derby to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$35.44
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$37.97
Train from Derby to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76
Train from Derby to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$177.21–$569.60
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16
Train from Derby to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28
Train from Derby to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
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 Perth to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.76–$139.24
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59
Train from Inverness to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$35.44
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$189.87
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Crewe to Perth
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Elgin is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Elgin Bus Station via Mount Street, Nottingham and Aberdeen Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Derby to Elgin?

The distance between Derby and Elgin is 803 km. The road distance is 716.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $239.13 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Derby to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Elgin bus from?

Derby to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Elgin train from?

Derby to Elgin train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Elgin?

The best way to get from Derby to Elgin is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $239.13 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Derby to Elgin bus arrive?

Derby to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aberdeen Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Elgin is 716 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Derby to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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