The average train between Alloa and Elgin takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Alloa to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Alloa and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alloa is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Alloa station and arriving at Elgin station via Elgin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Alloa to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Alloa to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Alloa to Elgin train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Alloa and Elgin is 172.9 km. The road distance is 324 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 3h 42m.