There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Dunblane 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 Stirlingtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 18m£77–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
5h 9m£16–22Drive 143.5 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Dunblanecar 143.5 mi
2h 56m£36–52Bus via Perth
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
5h 21m£19–31
Elgin to Dunblane by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Dunblane is to bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Dunblane is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Dunblane station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Dunblane via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Elgin and Dunblane is 199 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Dunblane without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Elgin to Dunblane, including transfers.
Elgin to Dunblane bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Dunblane train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Dunblane is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Dunblane, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Stirling once a week. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dunblane Police Station via Falcon Sq and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Dunblane bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Falcon Sq station.
Elgin to Dunblane train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Dunblane is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Elgin to Dunblane.
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