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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
    4h 40m
    £22–104

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M92
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin Pinefield Bus Depotbus bus Ember
    5h 54m
    £20–54

  3. Drive 159 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedralcar car 159 mi
    3h 19m
    £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 23m
    £36–145

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Reiket Lanebus bus M96
    6h 29m
    £29–40

Edinburgh to Elgin Cathedral by train and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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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 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Elgin Cathedral via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Union Street, and Elgin Pinefield Bus Depot in around 5h 54m.

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