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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Inverness is to bus via Fort William which costs £19 - £28 and takes 5h 17m.

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 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

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 148.6 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 50m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 FlixBus, 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 50m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Balloch to Inverness bus arrive?

Balloch to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

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 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Balloch to Inverness.

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

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How do I get a bus 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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
4h 50m
£36–68
Bus via Fort William
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 17m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 4m
£83–166
Drive 147.7 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Invernesscar 147.7 mi
3h 5m
£37–54
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 36m
£65–161

Balloch to Inverness by bus

314Weekly Buses

4h 50mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.2 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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