There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Methil by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dalreoch to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 41m£37–63Drive 70.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Methilcar 70.3 mi
1h 35m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
3h 52m£22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4h 33m£29–48
Balloch to Methil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Methil is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Methil is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Methil. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Methil. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Leven via Dalreoch and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Balloch and Methil is 94 miles. The road distance is 70.7 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Methil without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Balloch to Methil, including transfers.
Balloch to Methil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalreoch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Methil is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Leven via Dalreoch and Haymarket in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal, and Park & Ride in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalreoch to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–16
- 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
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Methil bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Methil is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Balloch to Methil.
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