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The average train between Elgin and Balloch takes 6h 25m 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.

6h 25m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Elgin to Balloch train times

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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 29m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 32m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail11h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 38m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 38m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 38m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 38m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 38m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailSPT SubwayScotRail5h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Balloch? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 241.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Elgin to Balloch via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 6h 15m.

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