The average bus between Johnstone and Balloch takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Johnstone 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Johnstone and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Johnstone is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Balloch at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Smithhills Street and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Johnstone 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstone to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Johnstone station and arriving at Balloch station via Smithhills Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Johnstone to Balloch bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Quarrelton Road station.
Johnstone to Balloch bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
The distance between Johnstone and Balloch is 19.8 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a bus from Quarrelton Road to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Smithhills Street, Stop 3 Central Road, and Terminal Building in around 2h 4m.