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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch is to bus and train which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 43m.

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 22m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs £22 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1.

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 5m and costs £22 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balloch bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balloch bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49.

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 22m 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 826+ 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 Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 5m
£22–84
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 43m
£9–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 914 / ...
2h 38m
£15–22
Drive 64.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ballochcar 64.3 mi
1h 22m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 23m
£16–40

Edinburgh to Balloch by train

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Distance: 66.1 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 38m.

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