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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Perth is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Perth. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Elgin to Perth?

The distance between Elgin and Perth is 161 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Perth without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £90.

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

The train from Elgin to Perth takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Perth?

The best way to get from Elgin to Perth is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Elgin to Perth bus arrive?

Elgin to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Elgin to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Perth is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Elgin to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 518+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Perth 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 PerthInverness - Edinburgh
3h 13m
£40–90
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to PerthAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 45m
£14–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus StationUk093 / ...
3h 56m
£17–30
Drive 117 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Perth117 mi
2h 27m
£30–43
Bus via Braelossie Place
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Leonard StreetE9
4h 1m

Elgin to Perth by train

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.4 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Perth 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 3h 56m.

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