There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey 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 20m£91–173Drive 156.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbeycar 156.3 mi
3h 21m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Alvesbus Ember
5h 53m£65–112Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 36m£103–173Train #2
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness Airporttrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 21m£91–125
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Alves via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Pluscarden Abbey is 206 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 20m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 20m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pluscarden Abbey, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Pluscarden Abbey via Aberdeen and Elgin in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Pluscarden Abbey via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, and Alves in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- 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
- £13–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Alves
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Pluscarden Abbey.
There are 432+ hotels available in Pluscarden Abbey.