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 £9 - £13 and takes 58 min.

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 £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Braelossie Place and arriving at Union Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

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 £11 - £18.

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 Braelossie Place 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 £11 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Elgin to Inverness bus arrive?

Elgin to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at 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 51 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 1209+ hotels available in Inverness.

Elgin to Inverness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Inverness by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Elgin to Inverness by bus

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58 minAverage 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 £11–18 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Braelossie Place to Union Street hourly, and the journey takes 58 min. Stagecoach North Scotland also services this route every 30 minutes.

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