There are 5 ways to get from South Queensferry to Elgin by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 44m£70–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
6h 11m£23–33Drive 153.3 mi
- Drive from South Queensferry to Elgincar 153.3 mi
3h 10m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Inverkeithing to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 17m£79–131Bus via Aberdeen
- Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus Ember
8h 8m£24–34
South Queensferry to Elgin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Queensferry to Elgin is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from South Queensferry to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from South Queensferry to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Slip Road and arriving at Bus Station via Ingliston Park & Ride and Bus Station Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from South Queensferry to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Dalmeny and arriving at Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between South Queensferry and Elgin is 206 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Queensferry to Elgin without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 44m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from South Queensferry to Elgin, including transfers.
South Queensferry to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ingliston Park & Ride station.
South Queensferry to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from South Queensferry to Elgin is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 44m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between South Queensferry, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dalmeny to Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Slip Road to Bus Station via Eastfield Road, Ingliston Park & Ride, and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverkeithing to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
South Queensferry to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
South Queensferry to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Queensferry to Elgin is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from South Queensferry to Elgin.
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