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How to get fromEdinburgh to Elgin Cathedralby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    5h 10m
    £65–164

  2. Bus via Nairn

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    5h 45m
    £34–61

  3. Drive 159.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedralcar car 159.1 mi
    3h 20m
    £39–57

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 24m
    £76–167

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    6h 11m
    £37–67

Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral by train and foot

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Elgin Cathedral, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Elgin Cathedral via Aberdeen and Elgin in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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