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

From Peterhead to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Peterhead to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X63 bus from Prince Street, Peterhead station to Knockhall Road, Newburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X63 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Bus - X63X63
Bus - X63X63
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Prince Street, Peterhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Peterhead
  • 2
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Newburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knockhall Road, Newburgh
    ID 630030641
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    88 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Peterhead to Elgin by bus

To get from Peterhead to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X63 bus from Prince Street, Peterhead station to Knockhall Road, Newburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X63 bus and finally take the M96 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Bus Station, Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min.

224min
Bus - X63X63
Bus - X63X63
Bus - M96M96
Leaves from Prince Street, Peterhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Peterhead
  • 2
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Newburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knockhall Road, Newburgh
    ID 630030641
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070041
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M96M96
    Wait for bus
    M96
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Elgin
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053541
    123 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Peterhead to Elgin

The distance between Peterhead, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland is approximately 166.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Peterhead 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 Peterhead

Peterhead is located at Peterhead, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Prince Street, Peterhead.

Bus stations close to Peterhead:

  • Prince Street, Peterhead
  • Queen Street, Peterhead
  • Windmill Street, Peterhead

Public transport stations close to Elgin, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin:

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

From Peterhead to Elgin by bus

To get from Peterhead to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X63 bus from Prince Street, Peterhead station to Knockhall Road, Newburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X63 bus and finally take the M96 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Bus Station, Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min.

224min
Bus - X63X63
Bus - X63X63
Bus - M96M96
Leaves from Prince Street, Peterhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Peterhead
  • 2
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Newburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knockhall Road, Newburgh
    ID 630030641
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - X63X63
    Wait for bus
    X63
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070041
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M96M96
    Wait for bus
    M96
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Elgin
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053541
    123 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line X63, Bus line X63, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line X63, Bus line X63, Bus line M96.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

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

    The X63 bus line goes from Newburgh station near Peterhead to Knockhall Road, Newburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Knockhall Road, Newburgh station near Elgin in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Peterhead and Elgin in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the X63 bus from the Newburgh stop near Peterhead in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Knockhall Road, Newburgh station, which is closest to Elgin in Scotland.