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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Balloch is to bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £95 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Balloch is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Royal Well Bus Station, Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Balloch via Bristol Parkway, Stafford and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Swindon to Balloch?

The distance between Swindon and Balloch is 385 miles. The road distance is 385.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Balloch without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 9h 9m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Swindon to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Balloch bus from?

Swindon to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Balloch train from?

Swindon to Balloch train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Balloch?

The best way to get from Swindon to Balloch is to train via Stafford which takes 9h 9m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Swindon to Balloch bus arrive?

Swindon to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Balloch train arrive?

Swindon to Balloch train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Balloch is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Swindon to Balloch.

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

Book your Swindon to Balloch train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 942+ hotels available in Balloch.

Swindon to Balloch - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Balloch by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 38m
£52–142
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
11h 28m
£46–90
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
9h 9m
£162–264
Drive 383.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Ballochcar 383.6 mi
6h 28m
£96–138
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4h 47m
£109–362
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 56m
£64–168
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 25m
£90–225
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
5h 31m
£77–239
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h
£88–180
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
10h 29m
£216–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
13h 22m
£88–210

Swindon to Balloch by train and foot

55Weekly Services

9h 9mAverage Duration

£162Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swindon to Balloch.

Launch map view

Distance: 382.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Balloch via Bristol Parkway, Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 28m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.