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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Elgin is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Elgin. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Braelossie Place via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station, Park and Ride and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Elgin via Stirling and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Falkirk to Elgin?

The distance between Falkirk and Elgin is 200 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Elgin without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £95 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Falkirk to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Elgin bus from?

Falkirk to Elgin bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Falkirk to Elgin?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Elgin is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Aberdeen, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h.

Where does the Falkirk to Elgin bus arrive?

Falkirk to Elgin bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Perth Broxden Park And Ride station.

Where does the Falkirk to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falkirk to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Elgin is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Falkirk to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
4h 45m
£96–131
Drive 154.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Falkirk to Elgincar 154.1 mi
3h 12m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Perth Broxden Park And Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Streetbus E8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie Placebus E7
6h 20m
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
5h
£39–85
Train
1. Take the train from Larbert to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Elgin
5h 9m
£45–110

Falkirk to Elgin by train and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Falkirk to Elgin.

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Distance: 198.8 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Braelossie Place via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Union Street in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Elgin via Stirling and Aberdeen in around 5h.

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