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Portsmouth to Elgin

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Portsmouth, Great Britain → Elgin, Great Britain

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Thirteen ways to Travel from Portsmouth to Elgin

Composite routes from Portsmouth to Elgin

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Perth Broxden Park to Ride
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Perth
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23
Bus from Perth Broxden Park to Ride
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Perth Broxden Park to Ride
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$164.55–$227.84

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Perth Broxden Park to Ride
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,518.93
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,518.93
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$417.71
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$316.44
Plane from Luton Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$379.73

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$569.60
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$594.92
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$430.36
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$822.76
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$39.24

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Portsmouth to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16
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 King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
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

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$35.44
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$55.69
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 London Euston to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$139.24

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.10–$113.92
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$75.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Elgin is to bus which costs $86.96 - $152.17 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $81.52 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station, Perth Broxden Park And Ride, Bus Station Stance 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Elgin via London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Elgin?

The distance between Portsmouth and Elgin is 931 km. The road distance is 972.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs $304.35 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Portsmouth to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Elgin bus from?

Portsmouth to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Portsmouth station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Elgin train from?

Portsmouth to Elgin train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Elgin?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Elgin is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs $304.35 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $152.17 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Elgin bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Elgin train arrive?

Portsmouth to Elgin train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Elgin is 973 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Portsmouth to Elgin.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth 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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