What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen is to bus and line 10 bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elgin station station and arriving at Aberdeen Union Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The distance between Elgin and Aberdeen is 71 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The train from Elgin to Aberdeen takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Aberdeen bus from?

Elgin to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Aberdeen train from?

Elgin to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Elgin to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Elgin to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Aberdeen train arrive?

Elgin to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Aberdeen is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Elgin to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Elgin to Aberdeen?

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Elgin to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 10 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
1h 32m
£30–60
Bus, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Squarebus 10 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Square to Town Hallbus 10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Union Square Bus Stationbus 10 / ...
3h 15m
£6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2h 8m
£9–13
Drive 65.3 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Aberdeencar 65.3 mi
1h 21m
£16–23

Elgin to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 70.1 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Aberdeen every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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