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How to get fromEdinburgh to Elginby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    4h 26m
    £22–104

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    5h 35m

  3. Drive 159.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elgincar car 159.3 mi
    3h 20m
    £39–56

  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 9m
    £32–125

  5. Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus bus megabus M90 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus bus M96
    5h 43m
    £24–33

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Elgin West Road via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 35m.

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