There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Sutherland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain Inverness - Wick
4h 56m£37–44Drive 101.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elgin to Sutherlandcar 101.6 mi
2h 4m£25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorialbus 805
5h 7mBus, train
- Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain Inverness - Wick
5h 16mBus, train via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
- Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain Inverness - Wick
5h 30m£35–39
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Sutherland is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Sutherland is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Sutherland. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Road End via Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Elgin and Sutherland is 120 miles. The road distance is 102.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Sutherland without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £35 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Elgin to Sutherland, including transfers.
Elgin to Sutherland bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Sutherland is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £35 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.
Elgin to Sutherland bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Sutherland is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Elgin to Sutherland.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Sutherland, Scotland?
You can take a train from Elgin to Road End via Inverness, Lairg, and Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Road End via Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Elgin to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Lairg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01971 511 223
- info@thedurnessbus.com
- Website
- thedurnessbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.thedurnessbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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