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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Wick is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Wick is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Wick. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Wick. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Wick via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Elgin to Wick?

The distance between Elgin and Wick is 143 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Wick without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Elgin to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Wick bus from?

Elgin to Wick bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Wick train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Wick?

The best way to get from Elgin to Wick is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h.

Where does the Elgin to Wick bus arrive?

Elgin to Wick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Wick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Wick is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Elgin to Wick.

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

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Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 108+ hotels available in Wick.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
4h 42m
£40–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
5h
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
6h 8m
£91–169
Drive 137.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Wickcar 137.6 mi
3h
£34–49

Elgin to Wick by train and bus

36Weekly Services

4h 42mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Wick via Inverness in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Town Hall via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h.

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