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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Balloch is to train which costs £4 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Balloch is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £14 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Balloch?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Risk Street and arriving at Balloch Bus Terminus. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Balloch?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Balloch. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Balloch?

The distance between Dumbarton and Balloch is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £4.

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

The train from Dumbarton Central to Balloch takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Balloch bus from?

Dumbarton to Balloch bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Risk Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Balloch train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Balloch?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Balloch is to train which takes 11 min and costs £4. Alternatively, you can line 204 bus, which costs and takes 28 min.

Where does the Dumbarton to Balloch bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Balloch bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Balloch Bus Terminus station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Balloch train arrive?

Dumbarton to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

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Dumbarton to Balloch - 4 ways to travel via train, line 204 bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Dumbarton to Balloch by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
11 min
£4
Line 204 bus
1. Take the bus from Risk Street to Balloch Bus Terminusbus 204 / ...
28 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbarton to Ballochtaxi 4.9 mi
9 min
£14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Dumbarton to Ballochwalk 5.4 mi
1h 44m

Dumbarton to Balloch by train

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Balloch hourly. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Risk Street to Balloch Bus Terminus every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 28 min.

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