There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Inverkeithingtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 17m£85–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
5h 28m£22–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Elgin to Edinburgh-EDI157.7 mi
3h 10mDrive 157.7 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 157.7 mi
3h 10m£38–55Bus via Nairn
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus M90
6h 9m£34–66
Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Inverkeithing via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Elgin and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 198 miles. The road distance is 158.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Inverkeithing 6 times a week. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Edinburgh Airport via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Inverkeithing
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Elgin to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverkeithing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Elgin to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3010+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Elgin and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.