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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Balloch is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Balloch is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Balloch via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Windermere to Balloch?

The distance between Windermere and Balloch is 182 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Windermere to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Balloch train from?

Windermere to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Where does the Windermere to Balloch train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Windermere to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Balloch is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Windermere to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 885+ hotels available in Balloch.

Windermere to Balloch - 2 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Windermere to Balloch by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
4h 8m
£62–117
Drive 160.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Ballochcar 160.2 mi
2h 57m
£40–57

Windermere to Balloch by train and foot

114Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Windermere to Balloch.

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Distance: 180.6 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Balloch via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 8m.

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