There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 11m£70–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
6h 12m£23–32Drive 159.9 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedralcar 159.9 mi
3h 19m£40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain London Euston - Inverness
- Take the bus from The Square to Cathedral Roadbus 10A / ...
5h 15m£55–87Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 24m£73–154
Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Elgin station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Elgin Cathedral is 200 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 11m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 11m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Elgin Cathedral, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Elgin Cathedral via Aberdeen and Elgin in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Elgin Cathedral via Inverness Union Street and Elgin station in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral.
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