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How to get fromAirdrie to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Airdrie to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 52m
    £87–155

  2. Bus via Dunfermline

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheriff Court to Terminalbus bus 902
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    7h 45m
    £36–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    6h 28m
    £39–75

  4. Drive  167.7 mi

    1. Drive from Airdrie to Elgincar car 167.7 mi
    3h 22m
    £42–60

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 30m
    £103–246

  6. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Airdrie to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    6h 17m
    £80–150

Airdrie to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Airdrie, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manse Place to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 28m.

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