There are 3 ways to get from Balloch to Dunfermline 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 North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from High Street Stance B to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2h 42m£17–25Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Dunfermlinecar 51.3 mi
1h 8m£13–19Train
- Take the train from Dalreoch to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
3h 7m£30–52
Balloch to Dunfermline by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Dunfermline is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Dalreoch and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Balloch and Dunfermline is 67 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Dunfermline without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs £16 - £25.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Balloch to Dunfermline, including transfers.
Balloch to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalreoch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Dunfermline is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs £16 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dalreoch to Haymarket hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalreoch to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Dunfermline is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Balloch to Dunfermline.
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