There are 5 ways to get from Brechin to Elgin by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
3h 30m£34–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
3h 36m£9–12Drive 88.3 mi
- Drive from Brechin to Elgincar 88.3 mi
1h 54m£22–32Bus via Elgin station
- Take the bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
3h 38m£16–23Train
- Take the train from Montrose to Aberdeentrain Montrose - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
3h 57m£39–75
Brechin to Elgin by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brechin to Elgin is to bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Brechin to Elgin is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brechin to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Brechin and arriving at Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Brechin to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Montrose and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Brechin and Elgin is 111 miles. The road distance is 88.8 miles.
The best way to get from Brechin to Elgin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 30m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Brechin to Elgin, including transfers.
Brechin to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Brechin station.
Brechin to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Montrose station.
The best way to get from Brechin to Elgin is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs £9 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Brechin, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Brechin to Bus Station via Aberdeen Union Street and Union Square Bus Station in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Ninian's Square to Elgin via Co-op, Montrose, and Aberdeen in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Montrose to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Montrose to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Montrose to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Montrose to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Brechin to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.
Brechin to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brechin to Elgin is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Brechin to Elgin.
There are 432+ hotels available in Elgin.