There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best- Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelBalloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 47m£25–83Line 915 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
2h 4m£11–17Drive 64.9 mi
- Drive from Balloch to Edinburgh64.9 mi
1h 21m£16–23Train
- Take the train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh WaverleyHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 38m£16–40
Balloch to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh is to line 915 bus and bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Balloch and Edinburgh is 66 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 47m and costs £24 - £85.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Balloch to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Balloch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 47m and costs £24 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 915 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–22
- 1st Class
- £27–40
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Balloch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Edinburgh is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Balloch to Edinburgh.
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