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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Stranraer is to bus via Ayr which costs £14 - £23 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Balloch to Stranraer?

The distance between Balloch and Stranraer is 119 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £35 - £38.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Balloch to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balloch to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Balloch to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Balloch to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £35 - £38. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Balloch to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balloch to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balloch to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Stranraer is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Balloch to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

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Balloch to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4h 28m
£36–38
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Howard Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
7h 20m
£15–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 30m
Drive 101.4 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Stranraercar 101.4 mi
2h 1m
£25–36

Balloch to Stranraer by train and foot

35Weekly Services

4h 28mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balloch to Stranraer.

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Distance: 118.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 30m.

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