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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Dumfries is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Dumfries via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Balloch to Dumfries?

The distance between Balloch and Dumfries is 101 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Dumfries without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £17 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Balloch to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Dumfries bus from?

Balloch to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Dumfries train from?

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

Train or bus from Balloch to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Balloch to Dumfries is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £31 - £33 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Balloch to Dumfries bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balloch to Dumfries train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balloch to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Dumfries is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Balloch to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

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Balloch to Dumfries - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Balloch to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
3h 18m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 43m
£32–33
Drive 95.2 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Dumfriescar 95.2 mi
1h 48m
£24–34

Balloch to Dumfries by bus

196Weekly Buses

3h 18mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.1 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 3h 43m.

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