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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Stirling is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Stirling is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Islamic Centre via Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Stirling?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Stirling. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Elgin to Stirling?

The distance between Elgin and Stirling is 194 miles. The road distance is 148.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £85 - £160.

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

The train from Elgin to Stirling takes 3h 57m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Stirling bus from?

Elgin to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Stirling?

The best way to get from Elgin to Stirling is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Elgin to Stirling bus arrive?

Elgin to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Elgin to Stirling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Stirling is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Elgin to Stirling.

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

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Elgin to Stirling - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 57m
£85–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Islamic Centrebus M9 / ...
5h 32m
£22–38
Drive 147.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Stirlingcar 147.2 mi
3h 3m
£36–52
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 21m
£87–157

Elgin to Stirling by train

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Distance: 193.1 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Stirling 4 times a week. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Islamic Centre via Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Park and Ride in around 5h 32m.

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