There are 3 ways to get from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley 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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2h 21m£11–20Train
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 24m£15–42Drive 65.3 mi
- Drive from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverleycar 65.3 mi
1h 24m£17–24
Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley is to bus which costs £10 - £20 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley station. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Balloch and Edinburgh Waverley is 66 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs £10 - £20.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley, including transfers.
Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs £10 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- 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
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
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Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley.
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