There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Loch Lomond by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 58m£95–155Bus via Nairn
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotelbus 915
6h 46m£21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotelbus 915
6h 21m£24–35Drive 167.2 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Ballochcar 167.2 mi
3h 25m£42–61Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
6h 13m£96–158
Elgin to Loch Lomond by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Loch Lomond is to bus via Nairn which costs £21 - £29 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Hotel via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Balloch via Stirling, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station and Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Elgin and Loch Lomond is 243 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Loch Lomond without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Elgin to Loch Lomond, including transfers.
Elgin to Loch Lomond bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.
Elgin to Loch Lomond train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Loch Lomond is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
You can take a train from Elgin to Balloch via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Hotel via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
Bus from Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Loch Lomond bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Elgin to Loch Lomond train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Loch Lomond is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Elgin to Loch Lomond.
Book your Elgin to Loch Lomond train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1006+ hotels available in Loch Lomond.









