There are 4 ways to get from Plockton to Elgin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
3h 59m£64–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
5h 13m£18–33Drive 110.6 mi
- Drive from Plockton to Elgincar 110.6 mi
2h 17m£28–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
4h 18m£52–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plockton to Elgin is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Plockton to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Plockton to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Slipway and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Plockton to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Duncraig and arriving at Elgin via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Plockton and Elgin is 113 miles. The road distance is 111.3 miles.
The best way to get from Plockton to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Plockton to Elgin, including transfers.
Plockton to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Harbour Slipway station.
Plockton to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Duncraig station.
The best way to get from Plockton to Elgin is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Plockton, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Plockton to Elgin via Duncraig and Inverness in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plockton to Bus Station via Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Slipway, and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £14–28
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Plockton to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Plockton to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plockton to Elgin is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Plockton to Elgin.
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