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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Inverness is to bus via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £13 - £40 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Inverness is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Union Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Balloch to Inverness?

The distance between Balloch and Inverness is 189 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Balloch to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Inverness bus from?

Balloch to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Inverness train from?

Balloch to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Balloch to Inverness?

The best way to get from Balloch to Inverness is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Balloch to Inverness bus arrive?

Balloch to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Balloch to Inverness train arrive?

Balloch to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Balloch to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Inverness is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Balloch to Inverness.

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4h 26m
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
4h 41m
£13–37
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 4m
£38–88
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Inverness147.5 mi
3h 4m
£36–52
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to PerthGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 38m
£23–71

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balloch to Inverness.

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Distance: 188.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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