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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Stonehaven is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Stonehaven is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barclay Street via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Stonehaven via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Elgin to Stonehaven?

The distance between Elgin and Stonehaven is 86 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Stonehaven without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Elgin to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Stonehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Stonehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Stonehaven?

The best way to get from Elgin to Stonehaven is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Elgin to Stonehaven bus arrive?

Elgin to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Stonehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Stonehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Stonehaven is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Elgin to Stonehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Stonehaven?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2h 10m
£30–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Barclay Streetbus X9 / ...
2h 53m
£4–8
Drive 74.8 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Stonehavencar 74.8 mi
1h 27m
£19–27
Bus via Elgin station
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Stonehaven Barclay Streetbus Ember
3h 20m
£14–21

Elgin to Stonehaven by train

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Distance: 85.9 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Aberdeen every 3 hours. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Barclay Street via Union Square Bus Station in around 2h 53m.

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