Elgin to Edinburgh Buses

Elgin to Edinburgh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elgin and Edinburgh takes 5h 43m 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 43m
Duration: 197 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094

5h 17m

£31–70

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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:45 PM → 10:30 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:33 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
5h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:31 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 2:59 PM
6h • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:31 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:31 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:31 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 2:59 PM
6h • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:31 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 2:59 PM
6h • 1 change
10:22 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:31 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 2:59 PM
6h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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