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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Balloch Bus Terminus and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Asda St James Retail Park and West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Balloch to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Balloch and Kilmarnock is 43 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £11 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Balloch to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Kilmarnock bus from?

Balloch to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Balloch Bus Terminus station.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Balloch to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Balloch to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £16 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 205 bus and line 1 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Balloch to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Balloch to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Asda St James Retail Park station.

Where does the Balloch to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balloch to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Kilmarnock is 38 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Balloch to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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Balloch to Kilmarnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 205 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 44m
£12–14
Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balloch to Kilmarnockcar 37.4 mi
48 min
£10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 11m
£17–18
Line 205 bus, line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 205 / ...
2. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 33m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balloch to Kilmarnocktaxi 37.4 mi
48 min
£80–95

Balloch to Kilmarnock by train, foot, and bus

186Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.4 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Asda St James Retail Park, Hielenman's Umbrella, and West Regent Lane in around 2h 33m.

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