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

The cheapest way to get from Stockport to Balloch is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockport to Balloch is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Stockport and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockport to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Mersey Square and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Stockport and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Stockport to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Stockport and arriving at Balloch via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Stockport to Balloch?

The distance between Stockport and Balloch is 249 miles. The road distance is 242.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stockport to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Stockport to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockport to Balloch bus from?

Stockport to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Stockport to Balloch train from?

Stockport to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Stockport to Balloch?

The best way to get from Stockport to Balloch is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Stockport to Balloch bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stockport to Balloch train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stockport to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockport to Balloch is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Stockport to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 798+ hotels available in Balloch.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stockport 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 Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 28m
£31–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
7h 30m
£22–43
Drive 241.2 mi
1. Drive from Stockport to Balloch241.2 mi
4h 1m
£61–87
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
5h 28m
£67–155
Bus via Balloch
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station181
8h 27m
£36–58
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
5h 57m
£73–207
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 16m
£64–238
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
6h 15m
£77–251

Stockport to Balloch by train and foot

193Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Stockport to Balloch via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 5h. Megabus UK also services this route 5 times a day.

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