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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Elgin 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 / ...
    4h 57m
    £70–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    5h 54m
    £23–32

  3. Drive  160.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elgincar car 160.1 mi
    3h 20m
    £40–57

  4. 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
    £73–154

  5. Bus via Nairn

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    6h 9m
    £28–61

Edinburgh to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 54m.

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