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

The cheapest way to get from Colintraive to Balloch is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colintraive to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £22.

How far is it from Colintraive to Balloch?

The distance between Colintraive and Balloch is 70 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colintraive to Balloch without a car is to line 478 bus and ferry and train which takes 3h 58m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Colintraive to Balloch, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colintraive to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Colintraive to Balloch is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Colintraive to Balloch.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 811+ hotels available in Balloch.

Colintraive to Balloch - 3 ways to travel via train, line 478 bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Colintraive to Balloch by bus, ferry, train, or car

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Line 478 bus, ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
3. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Balloch
3h 58m
£22–38
Drive 60.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colintraive to Balloch60.6 mi
1h 18m
£15–22
Line 478 bus, ferry, bus, line 206 bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal478
2. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry TerminalCm1
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Kilcreggan Pier to Helensburgh station316
5. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Smith Crescent206
6h 13m

Colintraive to Balloch by bus, ferry, train, and foot

9Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Colintraive to Balloch. However, you can take the line 478 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Gourock, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, then take the train to Balloch. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Smith Crescent via Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, Kilcreggan Pier, and Helensburgh station in around 6h 13m.

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