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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley Station to Elginby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Elgin by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    4h 51m
    £52–83

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    6h
    £37–67

  3. Drive 160.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Elgincar car 160.5 mi
    3h 21m
    £39–57

  4. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    4h 56m
    £68–162

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 10m
    £77–166

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Elgin West Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 4h 56m.

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