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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Wick is to bus via Bus Station which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 59m.

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 2h 59m 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 Braelossie Place and arriving at Co-Op via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

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 6m.

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 25m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 Braelossie Place 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 6m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Elgin to Wick bus arrive?

Elgin to Wick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at 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 2h 59m 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 168+ hotels available in Wick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Wick 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, 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 25m
£35–52
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
6h 6m
£28–47
Drive 137.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Wickcar 137.6 mi
2h 59m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union Streetbus E7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-Opbus E6
4h 49m
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
4h 59m
£34–48

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 142.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Wick via Inverness in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Braelossie Place to Co-Op via Union Street in around 4h 49m.

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