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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeentrainEdinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
    4h 18m
    £22–104

  2. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3busM90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie PlacebusM96
    5h 32m
    £16–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetbusE9
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlacebusE7
    4h 47m

  4. Drive 159.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elgincar159.3 mi
    3h 19m
    £39–56

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DundeetrainEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the train from Dundee to ElgintrainGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 9m
    £40–145

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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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Braelossie Place via Union Street in around 4h 47m.

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