What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin (Station) station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin (Station) and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Elgin (Station) and Edinburgh is 199 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh?

The train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh bus from?

Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.

Where do I catch the Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh train from?

Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh train arrive?

Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh?

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There are 3 ways to get from Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h
£75–130
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
5h 30m
£31–70
Drive 159.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin (Station) to Edinburghcar 159.1 mi
3h 18m
£40–58

Elgin (Station) to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 198.1 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Elgin (Station), Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to Queensferry Street via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 30m.

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