There are 5 ways to get from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 19m£110–171Drive 156.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburghcar 156.1 mi
3h 20m£39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Alves to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 34m£67–114Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m£91–171Bus via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
6h 6m£67–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Alves and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Pluscarden Abbey and Edinburgh is 206 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Alves station.
Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Pluscarden Abbey, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Alves, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Alves to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Pluscarden Abbey to Edinburgh.
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