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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 30m
    £93–175

  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 18m
    £38–77

  3. Drive  181.7 mi

    1. Drive from Paisley to Elgincar car 181.7 mi
    3h 42m
    £45–65

  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 40m
    £104–240

  5. Line 26 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus bus 26
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    7h 20m
    £39–69

Paisley to Elgin by train and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £90–170 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 18m.

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