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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Portlethen is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Portlethen is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Portlethen?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Portlethen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Roadside of Cookston via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Portlethen?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Portlethen. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Portlethen via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Elgin to Portlethen?

The distance between Elgin and Portlethen is 78 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Portlethen without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Elgin to Portlethen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Portlethen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Portlethen train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Portlethen?

The best way to get from Elgin to Portlethen is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £25 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Elgin to Portlethen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Portlethen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Portlethen?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Portlethen is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Elgin to Portlethen.

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

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Elgin to Portlethen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 13 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Portlethen 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 Aberdeentrain
2h 19m
£19–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2h 30m
£18–24
Drive 72.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Portlethencar 72.1 mi
1h 26m
£18–26
Bus, line 13 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Haudagain By-Passbus E7
2. Take the bus from Turning Circle to Bridge Streetbus 13
3h 12m

Elgin to Portlethen by bus

194Weekly Buses

2h 30mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–21 and the journey takes 2h.

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