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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Ellon is to bus via Dundee which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Ellon is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Ellon?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Ellon?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Aberdeen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Ellon?

The distance between Glasgow and Ellon is 170 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Ellon without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Glasgow to Ellon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Ellon bus from?

Glasgow to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Ellon train from?

Glasgow to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Ellon?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Ellon is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £260 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Glasgow to Ellon bus arrive?

Glasgow to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Ellon train arrive?

Glasgow to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Ellon?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Ellon is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Glasgow to Ellon.

Where can I stay near Ellon?

There are 560+ hotels available in Ellon.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
3h 45m
£66–117
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
5h 10m
£22–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 15m
£25–33
Drive 155.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Elloncar 155.7 mi
2h 52m
£39–56
Fly
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
5h 44m
£94–254

Glasgow to Ellon by train and bus

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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