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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Balloch is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Balloch is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Balloch via Leeds, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Balloch?

The distance between Barnsley and Balloch is 324 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Balloch without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 54m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Barnsley to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Balloch bus from?

Barnsley to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Balloch train from?

Barnsley to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Balloch?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Balloch is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 54m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Barnsley to Balloch bus arrive?

Barnsley to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Balloch train arrive?

Barnsley to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Balloch is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Barnsley to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

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Barnsley to Balloch - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
6h 54m
£70–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
9h 28m
£24–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
9h 20m
£26–77
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Balloch242.2 mi
4h 35m
£61–88
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
7h 4m
£72–172
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 22m
£53–102
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
7h 8m
£76–189
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 49m
£62–178
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
6h 46m
£75–196

Barnsley to Balloch by train

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Distance: 322.1 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Balloch via Leeds, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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