What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £16 - £21 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The distance between Elgin and Aberdeen is 71 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The train from Elgin to Aberdeen takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Aberdeen bus from?

Elgin to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Aberdeen train from?

Elgin to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Elgin to Aberdeen is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £21 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Elgin to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Elgin to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Aberdeen train arrive?

Elgin to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Aberdeen is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Elgin to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Elgin to Aberdeen?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Elgin to Aberdeen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Elgin to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car

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Elgin to Aberdeen by bus

307Weekly Buses

1h 57mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 70.1 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–21 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Ember also services this route hourly.

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