There are 5 ways to get from Inverkeithing to Elgin by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
4h 39m£53–119Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest- Take the bus from Rosyth to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
5h 37m£21–30Drive 147.6 mi
- Drive from Inverkeithing to Elgincar 147.6 mi
3h£37–54Train
- Take the train from Inverkeithing to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 15m£77–137Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
6h 27m£26–61
Inverkeithing to Elgin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverkeithing to Elgin is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Inverkeithing to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverkeithing to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Rosyth and arriving at Elgin station via Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverkeithing to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Inverkeithing and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Inverkeithing and Elgin is 186 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.
The best way to get from Inverkeithing to Elgin without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Inverkeithing to Elgin, including transfers.
Inverkeithing to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Rosyth station.
Inverkeithing to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverkeithing station.
The best way to get from Inverkeithing to Elgin is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberdeen, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Inverkeithing, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a train from Inverkeithing to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosyth to Elgin station via Aberdeen Union Street in around 5h 37m.
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverkeithing to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Rosyth to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £27–55
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Inverkeithing to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.
Inverkeithing to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverkeithing to Elgin is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Inverkeithing to Elgin.
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