What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Balloch?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Balloch is to bus via Balloch which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Balloch?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Balloch is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Balloch?

The distance between Aberdeen and Balloch is 173 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Balloch without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £30 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Balloch?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Aberdeen to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Balloch bus from?

Aberdeen to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Balloch train from?

Aberdeen to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Balloch?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Balloch is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Balloch bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Balloch train arrive?

Aberdeen to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Balloch is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Aberdeen to Balloch.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Balloch?

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

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Aberdeen to Balloch - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Balloch by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
3h 52m
£34–91
Bus via Balloch
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 46m
£14–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
4h 26m
£24–33
Drive 140.2 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Ballochcar 140.2 mi
2h 36m
£34–49

Aberdeen to Balloch by train

106Weekly Trains

3h 52mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 171.5 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route hourly.

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