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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Leith is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Leith is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Elgin to Leith?

The distance between Elgin and Leith is 199 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £35 - £90.

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

The train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Leith bus from?

Elgin to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Leith?

The best way to get from Elgin to Leith is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Elgin to Leith bus arrive?

Elgin to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Leith train arrive?

Elgin to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Leith is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Elgin to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2545+ hotels available in Leith.

Elgin to Leith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Leith 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
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
4h 1m
£35–90
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
4h 28m
£16–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk092 / ...
5h 34m
£22–49
Drive 160.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Leith160.4 mi
3h 20m
£40–58
Bus via Railway Station
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to AdelphiE7
2. Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetE1
6h 19m

Elgin to Leith by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 1mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 34m.

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