There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Dunkeld by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnamtrain Inverness - Edinburgh / ...
3h 52m£36–88Bus via Inverness
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Inverbus Ember
4h 14m£13–18Drive 112.6 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Dunkeldcar 112.6 mi
2h 21m£29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Rose Cottagebus M10 / ...
4h 20m£17–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnamtrain Inverness - Edinburgh / ...
4h 25m£24–67
Elgin to Dunkeld by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Dunkeld is to bus via Inverness which costs £13 - £18 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Dunkeld is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Inver via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Dunkeld & Birnam via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Elgin and Dunkeld is 139 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Dunkeld without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Elgin to Dunkeld, including transfers.
Elgin to Dunkeld bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Dunkeld is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Dunkeld, Scotland?
You can take a train from Elgin to Dunkeld & Birnam via Inverness in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Inver via Falcon Sq and Inverness Union Street in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Dunkeld & Birnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- 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
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 Inver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Rose Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Rose Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Dunkeld bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Falcon Sq station.
Elgin to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Dunkeld is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Elgin to Dunkeld.
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