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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Elgin is to bus via Perth which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station and arriving at Braelossie Place via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Elgin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stirling and arriving at Elgin. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Stirling to Elgin?

The distance between Stirling and Elgin is 194 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £110.

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

The train from Stirling to Elgin takes 3h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Elgin bus from?

Stirling to Elgin bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Stirling to Elgin?

The best way to get from Stirling to Elgin is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Stirling to Elgin bus arrive?

Stirling to Elgin bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Perth Broxden Park And Ride station.

Where does the Stirling to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stirling to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Elgin is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Stirling to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Stirling to Elgin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
3h 42m
£45–110
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
5h 3m
£23–50
Drive 146.9 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Elgincar 146.9 mi
3h 2m
£36–52
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
3h 59m
£36–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Union Streetbus E8
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie Placebus E7
5h 7m

Stirling to Elgin by train

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Distance: 193.1 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Braelossie Place via Park and Ride and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 5h 3m.

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