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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Balloch is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Balloch is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Balloch?

The distance between Preston and Balloch is 211 miles. The road distance is 202.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £22 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Preston to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Balloch bus from?

Preston to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Balloch train from?

Preston to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Balloch?

The best way to get from Preston to Balloch is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £22 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Preston to Balloch bus arrive?

Preston to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Balloch train arrive?

Preston to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Balloch is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Preston to Balloch.

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

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Preston to Balloch - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
3h 45m
£22–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
4h 48m
£18–35
Drive 201.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ballochcar 201.7 mi
3h 25m
£50–72
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 45m
£65–171
Bus via Balloch
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus megabus M11
5h 12m
£21–31
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 28m
£77–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 27m
£40–166

Preston to Balloch by train and foot

192Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 210.2 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Balloch via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–27 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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