There are 5 ways to get from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Balloch to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus X37 / ...
2h 33m£13–22Drive 36.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheelcar 36.5 mi
53 min£9–13Train
- Take the train from Balloch to Particktrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 44m£17–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheeltaxi 36.5 mi
53 min£160–200Bus
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundaboutbus X37 / ...
2h 37m£10–15
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Camelon via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Balloch Station and Falkirk Wheel is 44 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 33m and costs £13 - £22.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.
Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £16 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Balloch Station, Scotland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Falkirk Wheel via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Camelon in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel via Lower Stoneymollan Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Three Bridges roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
George's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7770 365 227
TOA Taxis Alexandria
- Phone
- +44 1389 742 121
Wright's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 721 020
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Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel is 37 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Balloch Station to Falkirk Wheel.
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