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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ellon is to bus via Broadfold Road which costs £16 - £22 and takes 4h 57m.

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 39m 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ellon?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ellon is 145 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 bus which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m 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.

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 39m to drive from Edinburgh to Ellon.

Where can I stay near Ellon?

There are 558+ hotels available in Ellon.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Market Streetbus X60 / ...
3h 17m
£31–86
Bus via Broadfold Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
4h 57m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
4h 17m
£17–25
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elloncar 136.1 mi
2h 39m
£34–49

Edinburgh to Ellon by train and bus

130Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.5 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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