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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Elgin takes 6h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 59m
Duration
200 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Nairn

best
  1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
5h 36m
£34–47

Edinburgh to Elgin bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:24 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 200.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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