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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Balloch is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 27m.

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 bus between Windermere and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Bus Station, Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

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, Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Windermere to Balloch?

The distance between Windermere and Balloch is 181 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 5m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Windermere to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Balloch bus from?

Windermere to Balloch bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

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.

Train or bus from Windermere to Balloch?

The best way to get from Windermere to Balloch is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Windermere to Balloch bus arrive?

Windermere to Balloch bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus 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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Windermere to Balloch - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Windermere to Balloch by train, bus, 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 Hyndland to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
4h 5m
£62–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 27m
£29–50
Drive 160.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Ballochcar 160.2 mi
2h 57m
£39–57

Windermere to Balloch by train

112Weekly Trains

4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.8 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Bus Station, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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