There are 3 ways to get from Balloch to Dumfries 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 Schoolbus X74
3h 18m£29–43Drive 95.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Dumfriescar 95.2 mi
1h 48m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 44m£43–85
Balloch to Dumfries by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Dumfries is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Dumfries via Dalmuir and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Balloch and Dumfries is 101 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Dumfries without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £28 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Balloch to Dumfries, including transfers.
Balloch to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Dumfries is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- 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
- 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 School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Balloch to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Dumfries is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Balloch to Dumfries.
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