There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain London Euston - Inverness
- Take the bus from The Square to Cathedral Roadbus 10A / ...
4h 54m£41–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
6h 11m£31–67Drive 159.9 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedralcar 159.9 mi
3h 19m£40–58Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 10m£56–128Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 31m£68–128
Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 11m.
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 station to Elgin Cathedral station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Elgin station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
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 10m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Elgin Cathedral is 197 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs £40 - £55.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus 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 bus which takes 6h 11m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can train via Aberdeen, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Elgin Cathedral, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Elgin Cathedral via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, and Elgin station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Elgin Cathedral via Aberdeen and Elgin in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from The Square to Cathedral Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
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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