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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £10 - £16 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Edinburgh?

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 6m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Edinburgh?

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 53m.

How far is it from Balloch to Edinburgh?

The distance between Balloch and Edinburgh is 66 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Balloch to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balloch to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Balloch to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Balloch to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balloch to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balloch to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Edinburgh is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Balloch to Edinburgh.

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

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Balloch to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 53m
£25–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 6m
£10–16
Drive 64.9 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Edinburghcar 64.9 mi
1h 22m
£16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
2h 21m
£17–22
Train
1. Take the train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 39m
£24–29

Balloch to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 66.1 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 6m.

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