There are 6 ways to get from Balloch to Largs by train, bus, car, taxi, or ferry
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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£19–20Drive 38.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Largscar 38.5 mi
46 min£10–14Train, bus
- Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the bus from Cathedral Street to School Streetbus 901 / ...
2h 38m£14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Largstaxi 38.5 mi
46 min£80–100Line 915 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
2h 38m£12–15Line 206 bus, bus, ferry, line 901 bus
- Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh stationbus 206
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pierbus 316
- Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Gourock Rail Station to School Streetbus 901
3h 29m
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 38m.
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 £18 - £20.
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 £18 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 915 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £15 and takes 2h 38m.
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 38m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Cathedral Street to School Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Gourock Rail Station to School Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 01436 820300
- info@wilsonsofrhu.co.uk
- Website
- wilsonsofrhu.co.uk
Bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.wilsonsofrhu.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01436 810 200
- Website
- garelochheadcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.garelochheadcoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–10
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £8–10
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Wright's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 721 020
TOA Taxis Alexandria
- Phone
- +44 1389 742 121
George's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7770 365 227
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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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