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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 8m
    £115–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    8h 34m
    £36–52

  3. Bus via Inverness

    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
    8h 12m
    £50–88

  4. Drive 203.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Elgincar car 203.2 mi
    4h 9m
    £50–72

  5. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, 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 55m
    £117–251

  6. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    7h 29m
    £100–278

Ardrossan to Elgin by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Elgin via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Elgin West Road via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 12m.

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