There are 6 ways to get from Balloch to Largs by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 38m£25–50Drive 38.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Largscar 38.5 mi
46 min£10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
2h 43m£12–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Largstaxi 38.5 mi
46 min£170–210Train, bus
- Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
2h 53m£14–21Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to School Streetbus 901 / ...
3h 29m£14–17
Balloch to Largs by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Largs is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Largs is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Largs. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at School Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Largs. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Largs via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Balloch and Largs is 62 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Largs without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £25 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Balloch to Largs, including transfers.
Balloch to Largs bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Largs is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £14 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Largs, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Largs via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to School Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from West Campbell Street to School Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £170–210
George's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7770 365 227
TOA Taxis Alexandria
- Phone
- +44 1389 742 121
Wright's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 721 020
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More Questions & Answers
Balloch to Largs bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Largs is 39 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Balloch to Largs.
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