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

The cheapest way to get from Grangemouth to Elgin is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grangemouth to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Grangemouth and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Grangemouth to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Newlands Garage and arriving at Elgin West Road via Edinburgh Airport and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Grangemouth to Elgin?

The distance between Grangemouth and Elgin is 204 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grangemouth to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Grangemouth to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grangemouth to Elgin bus from?

Grangemouth to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Train or bus from Grangemouth to Elgin?

The best way to get from Grangemouth to Elgin is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Grangemouth to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grangemouth to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Grangemouth to Elgin is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Grangemouth to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 390+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Grangemouth to Elgin 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
best
1. Take the train from Larbert to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Elgin
5h 33m
£45–110
Drive 153.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grangemouth to Elgincar 153.5 mi
3h 12m
£37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus Ember
6h 43m
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
5h 51m
£50–142
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
6h 1m
£96–131

Grangemouth to Elgin by bus and train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Larbert to Elgin twice a week. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newlands Garage to Elgin West Road via Edinburgh Airport and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 43m.

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