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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Elgin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £55, while a flight costs an average of £397.
Distance: 189 km
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £397 Average Price |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Elgin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Elgin:
A train is £342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Elgin costing on average £397.
Other travel options to Elgin take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
How to get to Elgin from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Elgin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Elgin are Inverness, Keith, Aberdeen and Huntly. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Elgin on Omio.
Inverness is known as the capital of the Highlands, set on the River Ness near Loch Ness. Its compact centre mixes Victorian character, Highland history and a relaxed atmosphere.
Aberdeen is known for its grey granite buildings, busy harbour and strong ties to the North Sea energy industry. It blends historic character with a broad beach and an easy gateway to the castles and countryside of north-east Scotland.
Travel to Elgin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Elgin.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Elgin:
A train is £342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Elgin costing on average £397.
Other travel options to Elgin take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Elgin as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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