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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 18m
    £22–104

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus bus E9
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie Placebus bus E7
    4h 58m

  3. Drive 159.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elgincar car 159.3 mi
    3h 20m
    £40–57

  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 9m
    £36–145

  5. Bus via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M92
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus bus M96
    5h 45m
    £22–47

Edinburgh to Elgin by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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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 58m.

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