There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Assynt by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Elgin to Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Lairg
- Take the taxi from Lairg to Assynt
4h 14m£127–154Drive 116.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elgin to Assynt116.3 mi
2h 18m£30–42Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Elgin to Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Lochmore Lodge805
- Take the taxi from Lochmore Lodge to Assynt
4h 22mBus, taxi
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Lochmore Lodge805
- Take the taxi from Lochmore Lodge to Assynt
4h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Assynt is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Assynt is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £29 - £45.
The distance between Elgin and Assynt is 143 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Assynt without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs £120 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Elgin to Assynt, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Assynt is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Elgin to Assynt.
There are 82+ hotels available in Assynt.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Assynt, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Elgin to Assynt. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Lairg, then take the taxi to Assynt. Alternatively, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 6, take the bus to Lochmore Lodge, then take the taxi to Assynt.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Elgin to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Lairg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01971 511 223
- info@thedurnessbus.com
- Website
- thedurnessbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Lochmore Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- The Durness Bus
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £55–110
Northern Sights Taxi & Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1549 402 399
- Website
- northern-sights.co.uk
Munro's Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1549 402 262
- Website
- munrosprivatehire.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide





