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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Portlethen is to bus which costs £11 - £15 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Portlethen is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Portlethen?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Portlethen. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Portlethen via Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Elgin to Portlethen?

The distance between Elgin and Portlethen is 79 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Portlethen without a car is to train and line 727 bus which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Elgin to Portlethen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Portlethen bus from?

Elgin to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.

Where does the Elgin to Portlethen bus arrive?

Elgin to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Portlethen?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Portlethen is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Elgin to Portlethen.

Where can I stay near Portlethen?

There are 651+ hotels available in Portlethen.

Elgin to Portlethen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 727 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Portlethen by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 727 bus
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to The Squarebus 8S / ...
2h 31m
£32–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2h 32m
£11–15
Drive 72.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Portlethencar 72.1 mi
1h 26m
£18–26
Bus, line 727 bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to The Squarebus 727
3h 31m
£16–23

Elgin to Portlethen by train and bus

71Weekly Services

2h 31mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Ember operates a bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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