How to get from Chapelton to Elgin by bus and train?

From Chapelton to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Chapelton to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 256 bus from Wellbrae, Chapelton station to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3C bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 48 min.

408min
Bus - 256256
Bus - 3C3C
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Wellbrae, Chapelton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chapelton
  • 2
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    Strathaven
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellbrae, Strathaven
    ID 61501095
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3C3C
    Wait for bus
    3C
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    250 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chapelton to Elgin by bus and train via 256, 18 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Chapelton to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 256 bus from Wellbrae, Chapelton station to Telford Road, the Murray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 26 min.

446min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 256256
Bus - 1818
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Wellbrae, Chapelton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wellbrae, Chapelton
    ID 61501068
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    East Kilbride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telford Road, the Murray
    ID 6150919
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Street, Glasgow
    ID 609075
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    240 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    250 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chapelton to Elgin

The distance between Chapelton, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland is approximately 408.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 408 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chapelton to Elgin 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 Chapelton

Chapelton is located at Chapelton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Wellbrae, Chapelton.

Bus stations close to Chapelton:

  • Wellbrae, Chapelton
  • Shawton Road, Chapelton

Public transport stations close to Elgin, Scotland

Elgin is located at Elgin, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Elgin.

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Bus Station, Elgin
  • Trinity Road, Elgin
  • Library, Elgin

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chapelton to Elgin by bus and train via 256, 18 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Chapelton to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 256 bus from Wellbrae, Chapelton station to Telford Road, the Murray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 26 min.

446min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 256256
Bus - 1818
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Wellbrae, Chapelton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wellbrae, Chapelton
    ID 61501068
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    East Kilbride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telford Road, the Murray
    ID 6150919
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Street, Glasgow
    ID 609075
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    240 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    250 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chapelton to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 408 minutes, using Bus line 256, Bus line 3C, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chapelton to Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 446 minutes, using Bus line 256, Bus line 18, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chapelton and Elgin in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chapelton to Elgin in Scotland?

    The 256 bus line goes from Strathaven station near Chapelton to Wellbrae, Strathaven station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wellbrae, Strathaven station near Elgin in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Chapelton and Elgin in Scotland by bus and train is about 6 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chapelton to get to Elgin in Scotland?

    Get on the 256 bus from the Strathaven stop near Chapelton in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chapelton and Elgin in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Wellbrae, Strathaven station, which is closest to Elgin in Scotland.

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