There are 6 ways to get from Balloch to Prestwick by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 915 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station915 / ...
- Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Saunterne RoadX77k / ...
1h 42m£12–18Train
- Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelBalloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 58m£19–20Drive 47.7 mi
- Drive from Balloch to Prestwick47.7 mi
54 min£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Prestwick47.7 mi
54 min£100–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelBalloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the bus from St Vincent Street to Gardiner Street4
3h 2m£14–17Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Hielenman's Umbrella1
- Take the bus from St Vincent Street to Gardiner Street4
3h 54m
Balloch to Prestwick by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Prestwick is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Prestwick is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Saunterne Road via West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Balloch and Prestwick is 52 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Prestwick without a car is to line 915 bus and bus which takes 1h 42m and costs £12 - £18.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Balloch to Prestwick, including transfers.
Balloch to Prestwick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Prestwick is to line 915 bus and bus which takes 1h 42m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £20 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station and West Regent Lane in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 58m.
- 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 Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.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/
Bus from West Regent Lane to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from St Vincent Street to Gardiner Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £100–120
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 Prestwick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Prestwick is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Balloch to Prestwick.
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