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How to get fromBlackpool to Ballochby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    4h 28m
    £24–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 14m
    £21–34

  3. Drive 206 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Ballochcar car 206 mi
    3h 41m
    £51–73

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 30m
    £66–173

  5. Bus via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    7h 45m
    £32–56

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    6h 2m
    £68–179

Blackpool to Balloch by train and foot

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Balloch via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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