There are 5 ways to get from Balloch to Craig Tara by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 51m£14–27Train
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 57m£28–54Drive 54.7 mi
- Drive from Balloch to Craig Taracar 54.7 mi
1h 11m£14–20Line 757 bus, train
- Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus 757
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 32m£28–46Bus via Quay Street
- Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 34m£21–30
Balloch to Craig Tara by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Craig Tara is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Craig Tara is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Craig Tara Holiday Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Wellington Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Ayr via Dalmuir and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Balloch and Craig Tara is 60 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Craig Tara without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs £13 - £27.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Balloch to Craig Tara, including transfers.
Balloch to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Craig Tara train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Craig Tara is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Craig Tara, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Craig Tara via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Wellington Square, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to Craig Tara via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Beresford Terrace, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £3–7
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to James Watt Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
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More Questions & Answers
Balloch to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Craig Tara train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Craig Tara is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Balloch to Craig Tara.
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