There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Crail by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 49m£62–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
5h 44m£21–36Drive 136.7 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Crailcar 136.7 mi
2h 53m£34–49Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 5m£49–100Bus via Elgin station
- Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus Ember
6h 1m£25–37
Elgin to Crail by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Crail is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Crail is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Crail. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Union Square Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Crail. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Dundee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Elgin and Crail is 165 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Crail without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Elgin to Crail, including transfers.
Elgin to Crail bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Crail train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Crail is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Crail, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Dundee 6 times a week. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Place via Union Square Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–23
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Crail bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Elgin to Crail train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Crail is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Elgin to Crail.
There are 986+ hotels available in Crail.