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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Balloch is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Balloch?

The distance between Dumfries and Balloch is 102 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £31 - £36.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Dumfries to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Balloch bus from?

Dumfries to Balloch bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Balloch train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Balloch?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Balloch is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £31 - £36. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Dumfries to Balloch bus arrive?

Dumfries to Balloch bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Balloch train arrive?

Dumfries to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Balloch is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Dumfries to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

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Dumfries to Balloch - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
3h 7m
£31–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 915 / ...
3h 15m
£17–25
Drive 94.2 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Ballochcar 94.2 mi
1h 50m
£23–33

Dumfries to Balloch by train and foot

50Weekly Services

3h 7mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Balloch.

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Distance: 101.3 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Balloch via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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