What is the cheapest way to get from Carrick Castle to Balloch?

The cheapest way to get from Carrick Castle to Balloch is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrick Castle to Balloch?

The fastest way to get from Carrick Castle to Balloch is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Carrick Castle and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrick Castle to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Balloch Bus Terminus via Visitor Centre Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Carrick Castle to Balloch?

The distance between Carrick Castle and Balloch is 40 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.

How do I travel from Carrick Castle to Balloch without a car?

The best way to get from Carrick Castle to Balloch without a car is to bus via Visitor Centre Car Park which takes 2h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carrick Castle to Balloch?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Carrick Castle to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrick Castle to Balloch bus from?

Carrick Castle to Balloch bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, depart from Car Park station.

Where does the Carrick Castle to Balloch bus arrive?

Carrick Castle to Balloch bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, arrive at Visitor Centre Car Park station.

Can I drive from Carrick Castle to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrick Castle to Balloch is 37 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Carrick Castle to Balloch.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 823+ hotels available in Balloch.

Carrick Castle to Balloch - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Carrick Castle to Balloch by bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Visitor Centre Car Park
best
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Visitor Centre Car Parkbus 302
2h 16m
Drive 36.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrick Castle to Ballochcar 36.8 mi
52 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrick Castle to Ballochtaxi 36.8 mi
52 min
£75–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Car Park to King Streetbus 302
2. Take the bus from King Street to Balloch Bus Terminusbus 206
3h 1m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carrick Castle to Balloch.

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Distance: 39.5 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches operates a bus from Car Park to Visitor Centre Car Park 3 times a day, and the journey takes 56 min.

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