There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Methven 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
best- Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 31m£43–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus Ember
6h 19m£17–24Bus via Park and Ride
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
6h 5m£19–29Drive 120.2 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Methvencar 120.2 mi
2h 31m£31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
6h 4m£31–81
Elgin to Methven by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Methven is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Methven is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Methven. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Methven Arms via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride and Scott Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Methven. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Perth via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Elgin and Methven is 161 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Methven without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Elgin to Methven, including transfers.
Elgin to Methven bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Methven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Methven is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Park and Ride, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Methven, Scotland?
You can take a train from Elgin to Methven Arms via Inverness, Perth, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Methven Arms via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, South Street, and Scott Street in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- 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 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)
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
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- 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
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Methven bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 5.
Elgin to Methven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Methven is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Elgin to Methven.
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