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

The cheapest way to get from Peebles to Elgin is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peebles to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Peebles and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Peebles to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Eastgate Post Office and arriving at Elgin West Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Peebles to Elgin?

The distance between Peebles and Elgin is 222 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peebles to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Peebles to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peebles to Elgin bus from?

Peebles to Elgin bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Eastgate Post Office station.

Train or bus from Peebles to Elgin?

The best way to get from Peebles to Elgin is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Peebles to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peebles to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Peebles to Elgin is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Peebles to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 424+ hotels available in Elgin.

Peebles to Elgin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Peebles 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
6h 18m
£59–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
7h 31m
£26–41
Drive 180.7 mi
1. Drive from Peebles to Elgincar 180.7 mi
3h 45m
£45–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain
6h 57m
£75–160

Peebles to Elgin by bus

112Weekly Buses

7h 31mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Peebles to Elgin.

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Distance: 221 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Scout Hall to Elgin via Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastgate Post Office to Elgin West Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 31m.

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