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

The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Elgin is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 46m.

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 7m 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 Elgin West Road via Bus Station, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 Park's of Hamilton, 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 50m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Alloa to Elgin bus arrive?

Alloa to Elgin bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at South Street 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 7m to drive from Alloa to Elgin.

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

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Alloa to Elgin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 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 50m
£83–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus M8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
6h 46m
£32–66
Drive 146.7 mi
1. Drive from Alloa to Elgincar 146.7 mi
3h 7m
£37–53
Train via Inverness
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
5h 30m
£63–153

Alloa to Elgin by train

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Distance: 199.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Elgin West Road via Bus Station, South Street, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 46m.

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