What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellon?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellon is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellon?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellon is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ellon?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Union Square Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ellon?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ellon is 164 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Ellon without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ellon without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Ellon?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Ellon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ellon bus from?

Edinburgh to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ellon?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ellon is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ellon bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ellon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ellon?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ellon is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Edinburgh to Ellon.

Where can I stay near Ellon?

There are 218+ hotels available in Ellon.

Edinburgh to Ellon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ellon by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 57m
£40–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
6h 33m
£18–29
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elloncar 136.1 mi
2h 38m
£34–48
Bus via Aberdeen Union Street
1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
6h 56m
£19–27

Edinburgh to Ellon by train and bus

70Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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