There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Plockton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
4h 18m£63–94Drive 110.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elgin to Plocktoncar 110.7 mi
2h 17m£28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Camp Site Road Endbus 917
4h 35m£46–69Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
4h 51m£51–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Plockton is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Plockton is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Camp Site Road End via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Duncraig via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Elgin and Plockton is 113 miles. The road distance is 111.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Plockton without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Elgin to Plockton, including transfers.
Elgin to Plockton bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Plockton is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Plockton, Scotland?
You can take a train from Elgin to Plockton via Inverness and Duncraig in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plockton via Bus Station Stance 3 and Camp Site Road End in around 4h 35m.
- 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 Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Camp Site Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £14–27
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Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Plockton bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 5.
Elgin to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Plockton is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Elgin to Plockton.
There are 277+ hotels available in Plockton.