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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Elgin is to bus which costs £28 - £40 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Braelossie Place via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Elgin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee and arriving at Elgin. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Dundee to Elgin?

The distance between Dundee and Elgin is 141 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £80.

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

The train from Dundee to Elgin takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Elgin bus from?

Dundee to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Elgin train from?

Dundee to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Elgin?

The best way to get from Dundee to Elgin is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Dundee to Elgin bus arrive?

Dundee to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Elgin train arrive?

Dundee to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Elgin is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Dundee to Elgin.

How do I get a train ticket from Dundee to Elgin?

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 391+ hotels available in Elgin.

Dundee to Elgin - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Elgin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2h 45m
£35–80
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
3h 4m
£17–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
3h 50m
£28–37
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Elgincar 114 mi
2h 16m
£28–41
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Erroll Streetbus E1 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Railway Stationbus E7
4h 20m

Dundee to Elgin by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.1 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Elgin twice daily. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Braelossie Place via Union Square Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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