How to Travel from

Galashiels to Elgin

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Galashiels Elgin

How to Get from Galashiels to Elgin

Plane

1 h

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 53 min

from $18

Rideshare

3 h 53 min

from $12.83

Cheapest

By car (337 km)

3 h 53 min

337 km.

from $18

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 53 min

337 km.

from $12.82

Train via Aberdeen

6 h 24 min

228 km.

from $123.74

Bus

8 h 16 min

228 km.

from $71.61

Train

6 h 25 min

228 km.

from $184.79

Bus, Train

8 h 29 min

227 km.

from $91.87

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

4h 5m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$26.58–$36.71

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dundee

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.92–$20.25

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

3h 48m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

3h 58m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$50.63–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:

01698 653164

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

parksofhamilton.co.uk/

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness

Ave. Duration:

4h 18m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Borders Buses

Phone:

01896 754350

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bordersbuses.co.uk/

Bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

2h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.96–$9.49

Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

2h 3m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.96–$9.49

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen

Ave. Duration:

2h 28m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$69.62–$253.16

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.64–$113.92

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen

Ave. Duration:

2h 36m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$58.23–$82.28

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$25.32–$36.71

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.92–$31.64

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen

Ave. Duration:

2h 20m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$45.57–$101.26

Train from Aberdeen to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$25.32–$55.69

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.25–$45.57

Train from Dundee to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$50.63–$113.92

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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Elgin is to bus which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Bank Street Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Elgin via Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Elgin?

The distance between Galashiels and Elgin is 371 km. The road distance is 318.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to Elgin without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 6h 24m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Galashiels to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Elgin bus from?

Galashiels to Elgin bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bank Street Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Galashiels to Elgin?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Elgin is to train via Aberdeen which takes 6h 24m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Galashiels to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Galashiels to Elgin train arrive?

Galashiels to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Galashiels to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Elgin is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Galashiels to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 336+ hotels available in Elgin. Prices start at $68.45 per night.

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Laichmoray Hotel

Maisondieu Road, Elgin

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8.8

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The Pines East Road, Elgin

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9.1

Sunninghill

Hay Street, Elgin

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8.8

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Elgin Cathedral

Elgin Cathedral, a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, northeast Scotland, was dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It was established in 1224 on land granted by King Alexander II and stood outside the burgh of Elgin, close to the River Lossie. It replaced the cathedral at Spynie located 3 kilometres (2 mi) to the north, which was served by a small chapter of eight clerics. By 1226, the new and developing cathedral was staffed with 18 canons, a number that increased to 23 by 1242. A damaging fire in 1270 led to significant enlargement. It remained unscathed during the Wars of Scottish Independence but suffered extensive fire damage in 1390 when attacked by Robert III's brother Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, also known as the Wolf of Badenoch. In 1402, the cathedral precinct faced another incendiary attack by the Lord of the Isles followers.

Spynie Palace

Spynie Palace, also known as Spynie Castle, was the fortified seat of the Bishops of Moray for about 500 years in Spynie, Moray, Scotland. The founding of the palace dates back to the late 12th century. It is situated about 500 m from the location of the first officially settled Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Moray, Holy Trinity Church in present-day Spynie Churchyard. For most of its occupied history, the castle was not described as a palace — this term first appeared in the Registry of Moray in a writ of 1524.

Duffus Castle

Duffus Castle, near Elgin, Moray, Scotland, was a motte-and-bailey castle and was in use from c. 1140 to 1705. During its occupation it underwent many alterations. The most fundamental was the destruction of the original wooden structure and its replacement with one of stone. At the time of its establishment, it was one of the most secure fortifications in Scotland. At the death of the 2nd Lord Duffus in 1705, the castle had become totally unsuitable as a dwelling and so was abandoned.

Elgin

Elgin is a town (former cathedral city) and formerly a royal burgh in Moray, on the North Coast of Scotland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray. The town originated to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the floodplain where the town of Birnie is. There, the church of Birnie Kirk was built in 1140 and serves the community to this day.

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Seven ways to Travel from Galashiels to Elgin

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Park's of Hamilton

Borders Buses

Train operators

Cross Country

LNER

ScotRail

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Elgin?

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Elgin?

How far is it from Galashiels to Elgin?

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

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

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Elgin bus from?

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Elgin train from?

Train or bus from Galashiels to Elgin?

Where does the Galashiels to Elgin bus arrive?

Where does the Galashiels to Elgin train arrive?

Can I drive from Galashiels to Elgin?

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

Where can I stay near Elgin?