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How to get fromBalloch to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 57m
    £98–185

  2. Bus via Fort William

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    7h
    £27–38

  3. Drive  167.3 mi

    1. Drive from Balloch to Elgincar car 167.3 mi
    3h 25m
    £42–60

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 7m
    £102–256

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    7h 15m
    £42–79

Balloch to Elgin by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin once daily. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Elgin West Road via Fort William Bus Station and Inverness Union Street in around 7h.

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