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How to get fromKilmarnock to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 58m
    £99–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    7h 3m
    £28–40

  3. Drive 195.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Elgincar car 195.7 mi
    3h 53m
    £48–70

  4. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    7h
    £103–221

  5. Bus via Nairn

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    7h 8m
    £31–49

  6. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    7h 36m
    £93–307

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 3m.

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