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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Alloa is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Alloa is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Balloch Bus Terminus and arriving at Shillinghill via Lomond Terrace and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Balloch to Alloa?

The distance between Balloch and Alloa is 56 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £19 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Balloch to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Alloa bus from?

Balloch to Alloa bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Balloch Bus Terminus station.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Alloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Balloch to Alloa?

The best way to get from Balloch to Alloa is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £19 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 313 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Balloch to Alloa bus arrive?

Balloch to Alloa bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at High School station.

Where does the Balloch to Alloa train arrive?

Balloch to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Balloch to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Alloa is 37 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Balloch to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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Balloch to Alloa - 5 ways to travel via train, line 313 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
1h 54m
£20–21
Drive 36.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balloch to Alloacar 36.7 mi
51 min
£9–13
Line 313 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to High Schoolbus 313
2. Take the bus from Lomond Terrace to Bus Stationbus X10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shillinghillbus 51
2h 12m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balloch to Alloataxi 36.7 mi
51 min
£75–95
Line 205 bus, line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 205 / ...
2. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Gallery of Modern Artbus 1
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
2h 55m

Balloch to Alloa by train

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.2 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Shillinghill via High School, Lomond Terrace, and Bus Station in around 2h 12m.

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