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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Balloch takes 5h 24m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to Balloch. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 24m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
4h 52m
£26–59

Edinburgh to Balloch bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Balloch at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 31m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland11h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 4m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 49m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 49m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 4m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 49m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 49m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 4m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 49m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 49m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 4m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 49m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 49m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 168.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Balloch, Highland, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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