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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Lauder is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Lauder is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Lauder?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Lauder. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at The Avenue via Bus Station Stance 3 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Lauder?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Lauder. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Stow via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Elgin to Lauder?

The distance between Elgin and Lauder is 231 miles. The road distance is 190 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Lauder without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Elgin to Lauder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Lauder bus from?

Elgin to Lauder bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Lauder train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Lauder?

The best way to get from Elgin to Lauder is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Elgin to Lauder bus arrive?

Elgin to Lauder bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Lauder train arrive?

Elgin to Lauder train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Lauder?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Lauder is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Elgin to Lauder.

Where can I stay near Lauder?

There are 249+ hotels available in Lauder.

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There are 3 ways to get from Elgin to Lauder by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stowtrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
5h 18m
£107–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Avenuebus 51
8h 4m
£38–81
Drive 188.9 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Laudercar 188.9 mi
3h 49m
£47–67

Elgin to Lauder by bus

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8h 4mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.4 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Lauder via Edinburgh Waverley and Stow in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to The Avenue via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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