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How to get from Ellon to Edinburgh by bus and train?

From Ellon to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Ellon to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X68 bus from Market Street, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Bus - X68X68
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Market Street, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ellon
  • 2
    Bus - X68X68
    Wait for bus
    X68
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    171 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ellon to Edinburgh by bus and train via X60 and LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

To get from Ellon to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X60 bus from Market Street, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Bus - X60X60
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Market Street, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ellon
  • 2
    Bus - X60X60
    Wait for bus
    X60
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    171 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ellon to Edinburgh

The distance between Ellon, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 235.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ellon to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ellon

Ellon is located at Ellon, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Market Street, Ellon.

Bus stations close to Ellon:

  • Market Street, Ellon
  • Bridge Street, Ellon
  • Riverside Road, Ellon

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Museum Of Childhood, Canongate.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside

Alternative route from Ellon to Edinburgh by bus and train via X60 and LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

To get from Ellon to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X60 bus from Market Street, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. Next, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Bus - X60X60
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Market Street, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ellon
  • 2
    Bus - X60X60
    Wait for bus
    X60
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    171 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ellon to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Bus line X68, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ellon to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Bus line X60, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ellon and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ellon to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The X68 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Ellon to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Ellon to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ellon and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ellon to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the X68 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Ellon in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ellon and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.