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How to get fromElgin to Inverarayby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Inveraray by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbettrain train
    7h 41m
    £147–229

  2. Bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus bus 926
    9h 9m
    £29–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus bus 926
    8h 26m
    £43–83

  4. Drive  166.5 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Inveraraycar car 166.5 mi
    3h 22m
    £42–60

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus bus 926
    8h 2m
    £93–165

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus bus 926
    9h 3m
    £78–143

Elgin to Inveraray by bus

Calendar68Weekly Buses
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Inveraray via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Arrochar & Tarbet in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Barn Brae via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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