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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Balloch is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Balloch is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Balloch via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Liverpool to Balloch?

The distance between Liverpool and Balloch is 247 miles. The road distance is 238.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Liverpool to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Balloch bus from?

Liverpool to Balloch bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Balloch train from?

Liverpool to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Balloch?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Balloch is to train which takes 5h and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Liverpool to Balloch bus arrive?

Liverpool to Balloch bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Balloch train arrive?

Liverpool to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Balloch is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Liverpool to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 830+ hotels available in Balloch.

Liverpool to Balloch - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h
£49–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
8h 25m
£40–66
Drive 237 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Ballochcar 237 mi
4h 5m
£58–84
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain
5h 29m
£57–193
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain
2. Take the bus from Booths to Bus Stationbus 42
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
9h 24m
£47–74
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 43m
£60–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 57m
£65–236
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 51m
£75–254

Liverpool to Balloch by train and foot

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Balloch.

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Balloch via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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