There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Inverkeithing by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
- Take the train from Dundee to Inverkeithingtrain
4h 33m£16–117Bus via Aberdeen
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ridebus M92
4h 54m£25–48Drive 146.7 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Inverkeithingcar 146.7 mi
2h 59m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Elgin to Perthtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Perth to Inverkeithingtrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m£51–111Bus
- Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Halbeath Park & Ridebus megabus M90 / ...
5h 15m
Elgin to Inverkeithing by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Inverkeithing is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £25 - £50 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Inverkeithing is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Inverkeithing. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Back O' Yards via Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Inverkeithing. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Inverkeithing via Aberdeen and Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Elgin and Inverkeithing is 186 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Inverkeithing without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 33m and costs £16 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Elgin to Inverkeithing, including transfers.
Elgin to Inverkeithing bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Elgin to Inverkeithing train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Inverkeithing is to train via Aberdeen which takes 4h 33m and costs £16 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberdeen, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Inverkeithing, Scotland?
You can take a train from Elgin to Inverkeithing via Aberdeen and Dundee in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Back O' Yards via Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Inverkeithing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–23
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Elgin to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–55
- 1st Class
- £60–90
Train from Perth to Inverkeithing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- 1st Class
- £15–22
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Inverkeithing
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £13–19
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Inverkeithing
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Aberdeen to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1–2
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–2
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £16–19
Train from Dundee to Inverkeithing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–2
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £10–13
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Halbeath Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Halbeath Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Elgin to Inverkeithing bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Elgin to Inverkeithing train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Inverkeithing is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Elgin to Inverkeithing.
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