The average train between Elgin and Falkirk takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Falkirk. 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 2 hours between Elgin and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Falkirk station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Elgin to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Book your Elgin to Falkirk train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Elgin and Falkirk is 185.4 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Falkirk Grahamston via Inverness and Stirling in around 5h 22m.