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

The cheapest way to get from Girvan to Elgin is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Girvan to Elgin is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Girvan and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Girvan to Elgin. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Braelossie Place via Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Girvan and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Girvan and arriving at Elgin via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Girvan to Elgin?

The distance between Girvan and Elgin is 286 miles. The road distance is 230.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Girvan to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Girvan to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Girvan to Elgin bus from?

Girvan to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Girvan to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Girvan to Elgin?

The best way to get from Girvan to Elgin is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Girvan to Elgin bus arrive?

Girvan to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Girvan to Elgin train arrive?

Girvan to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Girvan to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Girvan to Elgin is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Girvan to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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Girvan to Elgin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Girvan to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
6h 59m
£68–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 58 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
8h 10m
£33–52
Drive 229.1 mi
1. Drive from Girvan to Elgincar 229.1 mi
4h 30m
£57–82
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
7h 3m
£109–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Killoch Placebus 58 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
7h 35m
£71–155
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 58 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
8h 54m
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
8h 13m
£105–248

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 284.5 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Girvan to Elgin via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Aberdeen in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Braelossie Place via Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 8h 10m.

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