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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Elgin is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Braelossie Place via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Wick and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Wick to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Elgin via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Wick to Elgin?

The distance between Wick and Elgin is 144 miles. The road distance is 138.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Elgin without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 4h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Wick to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Elgin bus from?

Wick to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Wick to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Wick to Elgin?

The best way to get from Wick to Elgin is to bus via Inverness which takes 4h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Wick to Elgin bus arrive?

Wick to Elgin bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Wick to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wick to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Elgin is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Wick to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 385+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Wick to Elgin by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie Placebus E7
4h 12m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
4h 24m
£33–44
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
5h 49m
£34–48
Drive 137.4 mi
1. Drive from Wick to Elgincar 137.4 mi
2h 58m
£34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
4h 17m
£41–49

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 142.7 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Braelossie Place via Bus Station Stance 3 and Union Street in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wick to Elgin via Inverness in around 5h 49m.

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