How far is it from Ben Nevis to Elgin?

The distance between Ben Nevis and Elgin is 105 miles.

How do I travel from Ben Nevis to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Ben Nevis to Elgin without a car is to travel and bus via Inverness which takes 3h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ben Nevis to Elgin?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Ben Nevis to Elgin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 394+ hotels available in Elgin.

Ben Nevis to Elgin - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Elgin by unknown, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel, bus via Inverness
best
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Happy Valley
2. Take the bus from Happy Valley to Bus Station Stance 2919
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
3h 27m
Travel, bus, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Happy Valley
2. Take the bus from Happy Valley to Bus Station Stance 2919
3. Take the train from Inverness to Elgin
3h 33m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Happy Valley
2. Take the bus from Happy Valley to Bus Station Stance 2919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie PlaceM96
3h 52m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 103.9 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Elgin. However, you can travel to Happy Valley, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2, walk to Union Street, then take the bus to Braelossie Place. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Elgin via Happy Valley, Bus Station Stance 2, and Inverness in around 3h 33m.

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