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 / ...
4h£64–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to King Streetbus 917
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus Ember
5h 12m£23–41Drive 110.6 mi
- Drive from Plockton to Elgincar 110.6 mi
2h 17m£28–40Train via Nairn
- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
4h 12m£54–80
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plockton to Elgin is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 12m.
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. However, there are services departing from Harbour Slipway and arriving at Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
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 4h.
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 4h and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 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 4h and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 12m.
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 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plockton to Elgin West Road via Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Slipway, King Street, and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Harbour Slipway to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £14–28
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Plockton to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at King Street station.
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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