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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Johnstone is to bus via Elgin West Road which costs £29 - £40 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Johnstone is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Johnstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margarets Rectory via Bus Station Stance 3 and Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Johnstone?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Johnstone via Aberdeen and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Elgin to Johnstone?

The distance between Elgin and Johnstone is 235 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Johnstone without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Elgin to Johnstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Johnstone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Johnstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Johnstone?

The best way to get from Elgin to Johnstone is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Elgin to Johnstone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Johnstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Johnstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Johnstone is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Elgin to Johnstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Johnstone?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Johnstone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 30m
£86–151
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 46m
£29–39
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
6h 55m
£38–68
Drive 186.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Johnstonecar 186.4 mi
3h 42m
£47–67
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
5h 7m
£110–229
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 Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
7h 50m
£73–128
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
4h 26m
£116–261

Elgin to Johnstone by train and foot

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Johnstone via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margarets Rectory via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Pavillion Theatre in around 6h 55m.

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