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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 Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    4h 55m
    £65–161

  2. Bus via Nairn

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    5h 36m
    £34–61

  3. Drive 159.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elgincar car 159.3 mi
    3h 21m
    £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 10m
    £76–166

  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 West Roadbus bus Ember
    5h 52m
    £37–67

Edinburgh to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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 55m. 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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