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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Irvine is to bus via Elgin West Road which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Irvine is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at East Road via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Irvine via Aberdeen and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Elgin to Irvine?

The distance between Elgin and Irvine is 254 miles. The road distance is 200.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Elgin to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Irvine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Irvine train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Irvine?

The best way to get from Elgin to Irvine is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Elgin to Irvine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Irvine train arrive?

Elgin to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Irvine is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Elgin to Irvine.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

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Elgin to Irvine - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
5h 57m
£93–163
Bus via Elgin West Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
7h 26m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
7h 6m
£42–77
Drive 199.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Irvinecar 199.2 mi
4h 3m
£50–73
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
5h 5m
£123–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
7h 30m
£80–145
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
6h 6m
£112–251

Elgin to Irvine by train and foot

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5h 57mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.3 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Irvine via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to East Road via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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