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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Forfar is to bus via Overgate which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Railway Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Dundee via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Balloch to Forfar?

The distance between Balloch and Forfar is 117 miles. The road distance is 89.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Forfar without a car is to bus via Overgate which takes 3h 43m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Balloch to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Forfar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balloch to Forfar train from?

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

Train or bus from Balloch to Forfar?

The best way to get from Balloch to Forfar is to bus via Overgate which takes 3h 43m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Balloch to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balloch to Forfar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balloch to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Forfar is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Balloch to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 547+ hotels available in Forfar.

Balloch to Forfar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Forfar by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Overgate
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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 Overgatebus Uk091
3h 43m
£19–32
Train
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 52m
£47–86
Drive 89.4 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Forfarcar 89.4 mi
1h 46m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
4h 5m
£22–32

Balloch to Forfar by bus and foot

219Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Railway Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to The Cross via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 52m.

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