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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Paisley is to bus and line 26 bus which costs £29 - £40 and takes 7h 37m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Terminal Building via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Aberdeen and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Elgin to Paisley?

The distance between Elgin and Paisley is 231 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Paisley without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Elgin to Paisley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Paisley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Paisley train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Paisley?

The best way to get from Elgin to Paisley is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Elgin to Paisley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Paisley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Paisley is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Elgin to Paisley.

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

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Elgin to Paisley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 26 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Paisley 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 21m
£84–149
Bus, line 26 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Roadbus 26
7h 37m
£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 4m
£35–72
Drive 181.9 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Paisleycar 181.9 mi
3h 42m
£46–66
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 19m
£115–258
Bus, train, line 26 bus
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 bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Roadbus 26
7h 45m
£73–128
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 20m
£104–236

Elgin to Paisley by train and foot

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.9 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Paisley Gilmour Street via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Terminal Building via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 4m.

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