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How to get fromGlasgow Airport (GLA) to Elginby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elgin by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    3h 59m
    £103–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    6h 13m
    £38–77

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 26m
    £99–185

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Elginrideshare rideshare 182 mi
    3h 37m

  5. Drive 182 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elgincar car 182 mi
    3h 37m
    £44–64

  6. Bus via Spean Crescent

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Spean Crescentbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    7h 43m
    £46–70

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Elgin by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 13m.

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