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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellon is to bus and line 10 bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 5h 50m.

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 to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Market Street via Union Square Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ellon?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ellon is 167 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 and line 10 bus which takes 5h 12m and costs £13 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ellon bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ellon bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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 515+ hotels available in Ellon.

Edinburgh to Ellon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 10 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 10 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Market Placebus 10 / ...
5h 12m
£14–84
Bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Market Placebus 10 / ...
5h 50m
£24–33
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elloncar 136.1 mi
2h 38m
£34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Adelphibus E1
6h 36m

Edinburgh to Ellon by train and bus

70Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.9 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Market Street via Union Square Bus Station, Market Place, and Town Hall in around 5h 50m.

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