There are 5 ways to get from Tyndrum to Elgin by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tyndrum to Fort Williambus
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain
5h 33m£32–53Bus via Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Tyndrum to Fort Williambus
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
6h 3m£20–32Train
- Take the train from Tyndrum Lower to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 8m£108–177Drive 138.6 mi
- Drive from Tyndrum to Elgincar 138.6 mi
2h 49m£35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Tyndrum to Fort Williambus
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
5h 51m£25–40
Tyndrum to Elgin by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tyndrum to Elgin is to bus via Bus Station which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Tyndrum to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tyndrum to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Tyndrum and arriving at Elgin West Road via Fort William Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Tyndrum to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Tyndrum Lower and arriving at Elgin via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Tyndrum and Elgin is 150 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tyndrum to Elgin without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Tyndrum to Elgin, including transfers.
Tyndrum to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Tyndrum station.
Tyndrum to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tyndrum Lower station.
The best way to get from Tyndrum to Elgin is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Tyndrum, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a train from Tyndrum Lower to Elgin via Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyndrum to Elgin West Road via Fort William, Fort William Bus Station, and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Tyndrum Lower to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Tyndrum to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.
Tyndrum to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tyndrum to Elgin is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Tyndrum to Elgin.
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