There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Dunbar by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 16m£23–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
3h 45m£19–32Drive 93.4 mi
- Drive from Balloch to Dunbarcar 93.4 mi
1h 46m£23–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dunbartrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 14m£38–61
Balloch to Dunbar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Dunbar is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Dunbar is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Dunbar via Dumbarton Central and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Balloch and Dunbar is 91 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £22 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Balloch to Dunbar, including transfers.
Balloch to Dunbar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Dunbar is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £22 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Dunbar via Dumbarton Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- East Coast Buses
Bus from Princes Street to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- East Coast Buses
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Dunbar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Dunbar is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Balloch to Dunbar.
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