There are 3 ways to get from Elgin to Fettercairn by train or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Laurencekirktrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2h 49m£48–75Drive 77.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elgin to Fettercairncar 77.7 mi
1h 38m£20–28Train
- Take the train from Elgin to Montrosetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 37m£40–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Fettercairn is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Fettercairn is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Fettercairn. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Laurencekirk via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Elgin and Fettercairn is 105 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Fettercairn without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Elgin to Fettercairn, including transfers.
Elgin to Fettercairn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Fettercairn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Fettercairn is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Elgin to Fettercairn.
There are 240+ hotels available in Fettercairn.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Fettercairn, Scotland?
You can take a train from Elgin to Fettercairn via Aberdeen and Laurencekirk in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Laurencekirk
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Montrose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
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