There are 5 ways to get from Scrabster to Elgin by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
4h 52m£30–49Bus via Nairn
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
5h 27m£6Train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
5h 25m£89–169Drive 146.2 mi
- Drive from Scrabster to Elgincar 146.2 mi
3h 15m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus Ember
5h 9m£21–29
Scrabster to Elgin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Elgin is to bus via Nairn which costs £6 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Scrabster Terminal Building and arriving at Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Scrabster to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Elgin via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Scrabster and Elgin is 171 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.
The best way to get from Scrabster to Elgin without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Scrabster to Elgin, including transfers.
Scrabster to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Scrabster Terminal Building station.
Scrabster to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Scrabster to Elgin is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Scrabster, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Scrabster to Elgin via Thurso and Inverness in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Scrabster to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Scrabster to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scrabster to Elgin is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Scrabster to Elgin.
There are 440+ hotels available in Elgin.