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

From Edinburgh to Ellon by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Ellon in Ellon, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the X68 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Market Street, Ellon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X68X68
Walk to Ellon
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X68X68
    Wait for bus
    X68
    Ellon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street, Ellon
    ID 630031132
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ellon
    Walk to
    Ellon
    The Square
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Ellon by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and X60

To get from Edinburgh to Ellon in Ellon, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the X60 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Market Street, Ellon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X60X60
Walk to Ellon
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X60X60
    Wait for bus
    X60
    Ellon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street, Ellon
    ID 630031132
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ellon
    Walk to
    Ellon
    The Square
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Ellon

The distance between Edinburgh and Ellon is approximately 236.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Ellon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ellon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Ellon by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and X60

To get from Edinburgh to Ellon in Ellon, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, take the X60 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Market Street, Ellon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X60X60
Walk to Ellon
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    148 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X60X60
    Wait for bus
    X60
    Ellon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street, Ellon
    ID 630031132
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ellon
    Walk to
    Ellon
    The Square
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X68.

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

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X60.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ellon?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Ellon?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Aberdeen station near Ellon.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Ellon by train and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Ellon?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Ellon?

    Get off the train at the Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Ellon.

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