What is the cheapest way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh is to line 10 bus and bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ellon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Queensferry Street via Town Hall and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Ellon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ellon and Edinburgh is 163 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ellon to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £7 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Ellon to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Ellon to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellon to Edinburgh bus from?

Ellon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Train or bus from Ellon to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £7 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Ellon to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellon to Edinburgh is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ellon to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2491+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ellon to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, line 10 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ellon to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
4h 22m
£7–66
Line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Union Square Bus Station10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Queensferry StreetM92
5h 20m
£25–33
Drive 136.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Edinburgh136.6 mi
2h 35m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetE1
6h 4m

Ellon to Edinburgh by bus and train

94Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.6 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–55 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Queensferry Street via Town Hall and Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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