What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Balfron?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Balfron is to bus via Perth which costs £14 - £29 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Balfron?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Balfron is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Balfron?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Balfron. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Lomond Terrace via Park and Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Inverness to Balfron?

The distance between Inverness and Balfron is 171 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Balfron without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Balfron without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £22 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Balfron?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Inverness to Balfron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Balfron bus from?

Inverness to Balfron bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Inverness to Balfron?

The best way to get from Inverness to Balfron is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £22 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Inverness to Balfron bus arrive?

Inverness to Balfron bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Balfron?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Balfron is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Inverness to Balfron.

Where can I stay near Balfron?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Balfron.

Inverness to Balfron - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Balfron by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 12m
£22–80
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus M9
5h 26m
£14–28
Drive 144.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Balfroncar 144.6 mi
2h 52m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lomond Terracebus X10 / ...
5h 27m

Inverness to Balfron by train and bus

85Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Balfron, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Lomond Terrace via Park and Ride and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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