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How to get fromEdinburgh to Elgin Cathedralby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    5h 13m
    £56–127

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Cathedral Roadbus bus 35 / ...
    6h 54m
    £18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    6h 24m
    £23–32

  4. Drive  159.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedralcar car 159.9 mi
    3h 19m
    £40–57

  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 23m
    £68–127

Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral by train and foot

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Elgin Cathedral via Inverness Union Street and Elgin station in around 6h 24m.

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