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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Balloch is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Balloch is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Inverness to Balloch?

The distance between Inverness and Balloch is 199 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Inverness to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Balloch bus from?

Inverness to Balloch bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Balloch train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Balloch?

The best way to get from Inverness to Balloch is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £180 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Inverness to Balloch bus arrive?

Inverness to Balloch bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Inverness to Balloch train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Balloch is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Inverness to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 37m
£87–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
4h 47m
£22–32
Drive 147.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Ballochcar 147.6 mi
3h 4m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
5h 31m
£90–178
Bus via Balloch
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
5h 2m
£24–43

Inverness to Balloch by train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost £17–24 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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