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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    4h 41m
    £88–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    5h 17m
    £37–70

  3. Drive  173.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Glasgowcar car 173.4 mi
    3h 28m
    £44–63

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    4h 43m
    £102–236

  5. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    4h 56m
    £88–145

Elgin to Glasgow by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Glasgow Queen Street via Stirling in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Buchanan Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 17m.

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