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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Balloch is to train and fly which costs £45 - £190 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Balloch is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Balloch. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Balloch via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Balloch?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Balloch is 376 miles. The road distance is 341.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Aberystwyth to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Balloch bus from?

Aberystwyth to Balloch bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Balloch train from?

Aberystwyth to Balloch train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Balloch?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Balloch is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Balloch bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Balloch bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Balloch train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Balloch train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Balloch is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Aberystwyth to Balloch.

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

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Aberystwyth to Balloch - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
8h 48m
£40–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkT3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationT8
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
12h 36m
Drive 339.2 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Balloch339.2 mi
6h 17m
£85–122
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
7h 4m
£47–184
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Fire StationT3 / ...
3. Take the train from Wrexham General to Liverpool Lime Street
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
11h 59m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
8h 1m
£58–191
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
8h 59m
£72–217
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
9h 56m
£82–234

Aberystwyth to Balloch by train and foot

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Distance: 374.3 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Balloch via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 36m.

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