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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Elgin is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawick to Elgin is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Hawick and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawick to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Mart Street Bus Stance and arriving at Elgin West Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Hawick to Elgin?

The distance between Hawick and Elgin is 249 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawick to Elgin without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 2m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Hawick to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawick to Elgin bus from?

Hawick to Elgin bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Mart Street Bus Stance station.

Train or bus from Hawick to Elgin?

The best way to get from Hawick to Elgin is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 2m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Hawick to Elgin bus arrive?

Hawick to Elgin bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hawick to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawick to Elgin is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Hawick to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 262+ hotels available in Elgin.

Hawick to Elgin - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hawick 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 via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
7h 2m
£78–186
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Pittodriebus
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to Elgin stationbus
9h 35m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
8h 21m
£35–52
Drive 210.2 mi
1. Drive from Hawick to Elgincar 210.2 mi
4h 30m
£51–74
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
8h 38m
£135–272
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain
7h 25m
£91–186

Hawick to Elgin by bus

112Weekly Buses

8h 21mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.4 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Elgin via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Elgin West Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 21m.

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