The average bus between Elgin and Portlethen takes 2h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Elgin to Portlethen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Elgin and Portlethen. The earliest departure is at 3:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Portlethen at 2:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 59m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Elgin to Portlethen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Portlethen. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Portlethen station via Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Elgin to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Portlethen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.
The distance between Elgin and Portlethen is 96.7 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Ember operates a bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 2h 8m.