There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Dunblane 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- Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Dunblanetrain
5h 15m£46–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus M96 / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Bowling Greenbus Ember
5h 31m£16–22Drive 143.5 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Dunblanecar 143.5 mi
2h 56m£37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 45m£33–100
Elgin to Dunblane by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Dunblane is to bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Dunblane is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunblane Bowling Green via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Dunblane via Inverness and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Elgin and Dunblane is 182 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Dunblane without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Elgin to Dunblane, including transfers.
Elgin to Dunblane bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Dunblane train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Dunblane is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Dunblane, Scotland?
You can take a train from Elgin to Dunblane via Inverness and Perth in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dunblane Bowling Green via Falcon Sq and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Dunblane
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Dunblane
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Dunblane
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Bowling Green
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Dunblane bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Falcon Sq station.
Elgin to Dunblane train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Dunblane is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Elgin to Dunblane.
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