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How to get fromGirvan to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 56m
    £109–179

  2. Bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    9h 20m
    £38–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    8h 42m
    £52–88

  4. Drive  229.1 mi

    1. Drive from Girvan to Elgincar car 229.1 mi
    4h 31m
    £57–82

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    7h 45m
    £125–272

Girvan to Elgin by train and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Girvan to Elgin via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 8h 42m.

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