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

The cheapest way to get from Ardlui to Balloch is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardlui to Balloch is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Ardlui and Balloch?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hotel and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Ardlui and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Ardlui to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Ardlui and arriving at Balloch via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Ardlui to Balloch?

The distance between Ardlui and Balloch is 24 miles. The road distance is 25.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardlui to Balloch without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £10.

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

The bus from Hotel to Lower Stoneymollan Road takes 40 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Ardlui to Balloch bus from?

Ardlui to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Ardlui to Balloch train from?

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

Train or bus from Ardlui to Balloch?

The best way to get from Ardlui to Balloch is to bus which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £80 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Ardlui to Balloch bus arrive?

Ardlui to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Lower Stoneymollan Road station.

Where does the Ardlui to Balloch train arrive?

Ardlui to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.

Can I drive from Ardlui to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardlui to Balloch is 25 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Ardlui to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

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Ardlui to Balloch - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ardlui to Balloch by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hotel to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 915 / ...
40 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Ardlui to Dumbarton Centraltrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
1h 33m
£13–79
Drive 24.9 mi
1. Drive from Ardlui to Ballochcar 24.9 mi
30 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ardlui to Ballochtaxi 24.9 mi
30 min
£50–65
Train, line 204 bus
1. Take the train from Ardlui to Dumbarton Centraltrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Balloch Bus Terminusbus 204 / ...
1h 52m

Ardlui to Balloch by bus

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Distance: 23.8 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Ardlui, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Hotel to Lower Stoneymollan Road hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 40 min. Ember also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Ardlui to Dumbarton Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–25 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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