What is the cheapest way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ellon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellon to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Ellon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ellon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Inverurie and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Ellon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ellon and Edinburgh is 162 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ellon to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Ellon to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ellon to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellon to Edinburgh bus from?

Ellon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ellon to Edinburgh train from?

Ellon to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Ellon to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Ellon to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ellon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Ellon to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ellon to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Ellon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellon to Edinburgh is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Ellon to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Ellon to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ellon to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
4h 34m
£42–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
4h 58m
£21–36
Drive 136.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Edinburghcar 136.6 mi
2h 37m
£34–49
Bus via George Street
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
6h 5m
£21–33

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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