There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Kinross by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Elgin to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Kinross Park and Ridebus Ember
4h 8m£61–98Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgatebus
- Take the bus from Nethergate to Park and Ridebus M92
5h 1m£15–27Drive 134.2 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Kinrosscar 134.2 mi
2h 47m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 26m£44–105Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus M90
5h 30m£22–52
Elgin to Kinross by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Kinross is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £15 - £27 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Kinross is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Kinross. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Park and Ride via Union Square Bus Station and Nethergate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Kinross. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Perth via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Elgin and Kinross is 178 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Kinross without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Elgin to Kinross, including transfers.
Elgin to Kinross bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Kinross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Kinross is to bus via Aberdeen which takes 5h 1m and costs £15 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Kinross, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Park and Ride via Union Square Bus Station, Overgate, and Nethergate in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Kirklands Hotel via Inverness, Perth, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Kinross Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Nethergate to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £24–50
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Kinross bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Elgin to Kinross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Kinross is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Elgin to Kinross.
There are 787+ hotels available in Kinross.