There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Ellon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
3h 44m£62–98Bus via Dundee
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Dundee station to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
4h 49m£21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 19m£25–33Drive 155.7 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Elloncar 155.7 mi
2h 52m£39–56
Scotland to Ellon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ellon is to bus via Dundee which costs £21 - £30 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ellon is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Aberdeen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Scotland and Ellon is 170 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Ellon without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Scotland to Ellon, including transfers.
Scotland to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Ellon is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee station to Bridge of Don Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Scotland to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Ellon is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Scotland to Ellon.
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