What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Elgin is to fly and bus which costs £50 - £180 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busaras Bus Station and arriving at Braelossie Place via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.

How far is it from Dublin to Elgin?

The distance between Dublin and Elgin is 337 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Elgin without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Elgin?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Dublin to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Elgin bus from?

Dublin to Elgin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.

Where does the Dublin to Elgin bus arrive?

Dublin to Elgin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 388+ hotels available in Elgin.

Dublin to Elgin - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Elgin by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane DUB - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
5h 22m
£87–188
Fly Dublin Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
6h 19m
£53–177
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
14h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
15h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Elgincar
9h 13m
£116–168
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
6h 18m
£107–240
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 9m
£103–279
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
8h 53m
£61–232
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
9h 5m
£66–217
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
5. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
15h 39m
£129–356
Bus, bus and ferry via The Gresham Hotel
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
15h 49m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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3h 8mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.9 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Elgin, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Elgin. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 1 bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Elgin via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 14h 30m.

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