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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balloch?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balloch is 66 miles. The road distance is 64.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 2h 6m and costs £22 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balloch bus from?

Edinburgh to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balloch train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Balloch?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 2h 6m and costs £22 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balloch bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balloch train arrive?

Edinburgh to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balloch is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 829+ hotels available in Balloch.

Edinburgh to Balloch - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balloch by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to BallochAirdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 6m
£23–84
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to BallochAirdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 49m
£9–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road915 / ...
2h 11m
£12–17
Drive 64.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Balloch64.3 mi
1h 21m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DalreochEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 22m
£24–25

Edinburgh to Balloch by train

192Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.1 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 11m.

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