What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Elgin to Edinburgh?

The distance between Elgin and Edinburgh is 199 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Edinburgh?

The train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Edinburgh bus from?

Elgin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Edinburgh train from?

Elgin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Elgin to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Elgin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 5.

Where does the Elgin to Edinburgh train arrive?

Elgin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Edinburgh is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Elgin to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Elgin to Edinburgh?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 1m
£75–130
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
6h 15m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 49m
£26–62
Drive 160 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Edinburghcar 160 mi
3h 20m
£40–57

Elgin to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 198.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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 £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 49m.

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