There are 6 ways to get from Springburn to Balloch by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Springburn to BallochSpringburn - Balloch
1h 6m£7–20Drive 20.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springburn to Balloch20.1 mi
31 min£5–8Bus
- Take the bus from Springburn station to Buchanan Bus Station87 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road914 / ...
1h 29mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Springburn to Balloch20.1 mi
31 min£45–55Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Take the train from Springburn to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelSpringburn - Milngavie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to BallochAirdrie - Balloch / ...
1h 29m£7–12Line 8 bus, train
- Take the bus from Croftbank Street to Bus Station8
- Take the train from Partick to BallochAirdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 13m
Springburn to Balloch by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springburn to Balloch is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Springburn to Balloch is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Springburn station to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Springburn station and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springburn and arriving at Balloch. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Springburn and Balloch is 22 miles. The road distance is 20.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springburn to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £7 - £20.
The train from Springburn to Balloch takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Springburn to Balloch bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Springburn station.
Springburn to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Springburn station.
The best way to get from Springburn to Balloch is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £7 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Springburn, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Springburn to Balloch 3 times a day. Tickets cost £7–20 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springburn station to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 29m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Springburn to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
- 1st Class
- £14–20
Train from Springburn to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Partick to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Springburn station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Croftbank Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Springburn station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01618461221
- info@pvttransfer.com
- Website
- pvttransfer.com
Bus from Springburn station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- PVT Transfer
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £45–55
Ken Cars
- Phone
- +44 141 776 2222
- Website
- kencars.co.uk
Hastie Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 825000
- Website
- hastiecars.com
Glasgow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 429 7070
- Website
- glasgowtaxis.co.uk
Glasgow Minibus Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 447 0017
- Website
- glasgow-taxi.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- 07552 240041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
Clyde Cabs
- Phone
- +44 141 266 0044
- Website
- clydecabs.co.uk
City Cars Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 141 959 1212
- Website
- citycarsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Springburn to Balloch bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Springburn to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springburn to Balloch is 20 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Springburn to Balloch.
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