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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Inverness is to bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Inverness is to train which takes 44 min and costs £16 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Inverness Union Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Inverness. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Elgin to Inverness?

The distance between Elgin and Inverness is 37 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £16 - £29.

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

The train from Elgin to Inverness takes 44 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Inverness bus from?

Elgin to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Inverness?

The best way to get from Elgin to Inverness is to train which takes 44 min and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Elgin to Inverness bus arrive?

Elgin to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Inverness is 38 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Elgin to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 790+ hotels available in Inverness.

Elgin to Inverness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Inverness by train, bus, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
44 min
£16–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
1h 4m
£7–10
Drive 38 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Invernesscar 38 mi
52 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Invernesstaxi 38 mi
52 min
£130–160
Bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus 10 / ...
1h 29m
£10–15

Elgin to Inverness by bus

112Weekly Buses

1h 4mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Inverness.

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Distance: 36.6 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Inverness hourly. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Street hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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