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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Prestwick is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Prestwick is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Balloch Bus Terminus and arriving at Saunterne Road via Asda St James Retail Park and West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Prestwick?

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.

How far is it from Balloch to Prestwick?

The distance between Balloch and Prestwick is 53 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Prestwick without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 51m and costs £13 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Balloch to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Prestwick bus from?

Balloch to Prestwick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Balloch Bus Terminus station.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Prestwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Balloch to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Balloch to Prestwick is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £18 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 205 bus and line 1 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Balloch to Prestwick bus arrive?

Balloch to Prestwick bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Asda St James Retail Park station.

Where does the Balloch to Prestwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balloch to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Prestwick is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Balloch to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 498+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Balloch to Prestwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 205 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Balloch to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77 / ...
1h 51m
£14–17
Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balloch to Prestwickcar 47.7 mi
54 min
£12–17
Train
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 58m
£19–22
Line 205 bus, line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 205 / ...
2. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Saunterne Roadbus X77
2h 42m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balloch to Prestwicktaxi 47.7 mi
54 min
£100–120

Balloch to Prestwick by train, foot, and bus

186Weekly Services

1h 51mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Saunterne Road via Asda St James Retail Park, Hielenman's Umbrella, and West Regent Lane in around 2h 42m.

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