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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Leith is to bus which costs £9 - £30 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Leith. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Balloch to Leith?

The distance between Balloch and Leith is 66 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Leith without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 52m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Balloch to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Leith bus from?

Balloch to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Balloch to Leith?

The best way to get from Balloch to Leith is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 52m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £30 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Balloch to Leith bus arrive?

Balloch to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Balloch to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balloch to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Leith is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Balloch to Leith.

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

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

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

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 52m
£29–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2h 16m
£10–30
Drive 64.6 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Leithcar 64.6 mi
1h 27m
£16–24
Train
1. Take the train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 39m
£28–49
Train, bus, tram
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gogarburn A8bus 900
3. Take the tram from Gogarburn to Foot of the Walktram T50
2h 50m
£21–31

Balloch to Leith by train

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 66.1 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 16m.

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