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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elgin and Edinburgh takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 45m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
5h 19m
£30–45

Elgin to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Elgin and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 19m.

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