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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Elgin is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Elgin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Elgin. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Perth to Elgin?

The distance between Perth and Elgin is 161 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £130.

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

The train from Perth to Elgin takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Perth to Elgin bus from?

Perth to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Elgin?

The best way to get from Perth to Elgin is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Perth to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Perth to Elgin train arrive?

Perth to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.

Can I drive from Perth to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Elgin is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Perth to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 248+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Perth 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 Perth to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
3h 9m
£70–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus Ember
4h 5m
£20–28
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Elgincar 116.9 mi
2h 27m
£29–42
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
3h 38m
£70–125

Perth to Elgin by train

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Distance: 160.4 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth station to Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street in around 4h 5m.

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