The average bus between Elgin and Balloch takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin to Balloch. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Elgin and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Balloch at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Balloch station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Elgin to Balloch bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Balloch bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Elgin to Balloch bus tickets online with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and FlixBus.
The distance between Elgin and Balloch is 198.4 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 17m.