What is the cheapest way to get from Alloa to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Elgin is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alloa to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Alloa to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Alloa and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Braelossie Place via Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Alloa and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Elgin via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Alloa to Elgin?

The distance between Alloa and Elgin is 201 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.

How do I travel from Alloa to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Alloa to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Alloa to Elgin?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Alloa to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Elgin bus from?

Alloa to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Elgin train from?

Alloa to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Alloa to Elgin?

The best way to get from Alloa to Elgin is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberdeen, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Alloa to Elgin bus arrive?

Alloa to Elgin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Alloa to Elgin train arrive?

Alloa to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.

Can I drive from Alloa to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Elgin is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Alloa to Elgin.

How do I get a train ticket from Alloa to Elgin?

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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Alloa to Elgin - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alloa to Elgin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 49m
£50–105
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
6h 38m
£34–46
Drive 146.7 mi
1. Drive from Alloa to Elgincar 146.7 mi
3h 6m
£36–51
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
4h 52m
£48–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus Ember
6h 59m

Alloa to Elgin by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.7 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Braelossie Place via Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 38m.

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