The average train between Elgin and Balloch takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Elgin and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Balloch at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Balloch station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Elgin to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Elgin to Balloch train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Elgin and Balloch is 198.4 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Balloch via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 12m.