What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Crathes Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Crathes Castle is to bus and line 10 bus and line 202 bus which costs £8 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Crathes Castle?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Crathes Castle is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Crathes Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Crathes Castle. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Crathes Castle via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Elgin to Crathes Castle?

The distance between Elgin and Crathes Castle is 88 miles. The road distance is 67.2 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Crathes Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Crathes Castle without a car is to train and line 202 bus which takes 3h 12m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Crathes Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Elgin to Crathes Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Crathes Castle bus from?

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

Where does the Elgin to Crathes Castle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Crathes Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Crathes Castle is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Elgin to Crathes Castle.

Where can I stay near Crathes Castle?

There are 221+ hotels available in Crathes Castle.

Elgin to Crathes Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, line 202 bus, bus

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

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Train, line 202 bus
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crathes Castlebus 201 / ...
3h 12m
£33–58
Bus, line 10 bus, line 202 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 / ...
4. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crathes Castlebus 201 / ...
4h 55m
£8
Bus, line 202 bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crathes Castlebus 201 / ...
3h 54m
£11–15
Drive 66.8 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Crathes Castlecar 66.8 mi
1h 27m
£17–24

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Distance: 87.2 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Crathes Castle, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Elgin station to Crathes Castle via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and Crathes Castle in around 3h 54m.

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