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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Elgin is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 10m.

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 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 Larbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Elgin?

The distance between Falkirk and Elgin is 198 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 which takes 4h 50m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Falkirk to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Falkirk to Elgin?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Elgin is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Falkirk to Elgin train arrive?

Falkirk to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin 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?

There are 416+ hotels available in Elgin.

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
best
1. Take the train from Larbert to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Elgin
4h 50m
£81–162
Bus
cheapest
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 10m
£28–43
Drive 154.1 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Elgincar 154.1 mi
3h 12m
£38–55
Train, bus
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
5h 11m
£55–82
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
5h 16m
£83–163

Falkirk to Elgin by train

2Weekly Trains

4h 50mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.6 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Larbert to Elgin twice a week. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Elgin West Road via Dunblane, Dunblane Police Station, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 10m.

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