There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus Ember
5h 4m£23–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus Fly
- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 5mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Elgin158.4 mi
3h 12mDrive 158.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgincar 158.4 mi
3h 12m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 56m£80–180Bus via Nairn
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
6h 13m£36–65
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Elgin is 191 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs £22 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Elgin via Haymarket, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01382 201121
- [email protected]
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
Bus from Terminal to Malmaison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £27–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Elgin.
There are 442+ hotels available in Elgin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Elgin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.