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How to get fromElgin to Scrabsterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Scrabster by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    5h 11m
    £27–42

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    5h 48m
    £15–21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    5h 37m
    £84–137

  4. Drive  146 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Scrabstercar car 146 mi
    3h 16m
    £36–52

  5. Bus via Scrabster Vehicle Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    5h 58m
    £16–22

Elgin to Scrabster by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Scrabster via Inverness and Thurso in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal via Falcon Sq and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 48m.

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