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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Falkirk is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Falkirk is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Elgin to Falkirk?

The distance between Elgin and Falkirk is 205 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Elgin to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Falkirk bus from?

Elgin to Falkirk bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Falkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Elgin to Falkirk is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Elgin to Falkirk bus arrive?

Elgin to Falkirk bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Falkirk is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Elgin to Falkirk.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 29m
£90–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
5h 35m
£25–43
Drive 154.5 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Falkirkcar 154.5 mi
3h 14m
£38–55
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 53m
£90–166
Train via Inverness
1. Take the train from Inverness to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 20m
£49–84

Elgin to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 203.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Stirling 4 times a week. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Falkirk Grahamston via Inverness Union Street, Dunblane Police Station, and Dunblane in around 5h 35m.

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