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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Balloch is to bus which costs £14 - £26 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Balloch is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Balloch via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Durham to Balloch?

The distance between Durham and Balloch is 204 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Balloch without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Durham to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Balloch bus from?

Durham to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Balloch train from?

Durham to Balloch train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Balloch?

The best way to get from Durham to Balloch is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £26 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Durham to Balloch bus arrive?

Durham to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Balloch train arrive?

Durham to Balloch train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Balloch is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Durham to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 825+ hotels available in Balloch.

Durham to Balloch - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 1 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain
4h 7m
£44–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
7h 25m
£14–26
Drive 177.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Ballochcar 177.4 mi
3h 19m
£43–61
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
6h 10m
£61–129
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
4h 31m
£44–71
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
4h 46m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
7h 27m
£44–182

Durham to Balloch by train

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Distance: 202.9 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Balloch via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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