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

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      train train 4h 46m • 1 change

    •  –  Arrives next day

      train train 10h 1m • 1 change

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      train train 5h 45m • 1 change

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    5h 31m
    £23–33

  3. Drive  173.2 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Elgincar car 173.2 mi
    3h 27m
    £43–62

  4. Fly, train

    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
    5h 42m
    £106–226

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    5h 49m
    £34–62

Glasgow to Elgin by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 31m.

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