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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    4h
    £85–170

  2. Bus via Nairn

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    5h 54m
    £34–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    5h 23m
    £37–70

  4. Drive 160 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Edinburghcar car 160 mi
    3h 20m
    £40–57

  5. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 43m
    £67–167

Elgin to Edinburgh by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 23m.

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