There are 5 ways to get from Balloch to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Balloch to Particktrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 19m£18–28Drive 36.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Falkirkcar 36.6 mi
51 min£9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
2h 47m£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Falkirktaxi 36.6 mi
51 min£160–200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
3h 20m£17–26
Balloch to Falkirk by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Falkirk is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Falkirk is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Asda via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Balloch and Falkirk is 43 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £17 - £28.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Balloch to Falkirk, including transfers.
Balloch to Falkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Falkirk is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £17 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Falkirk Grahamston via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Asda via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
- 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
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
George's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7770 365 227
TOA Taxis Alexandria
- Phone
- +44 1389 742 121
Wright's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 721 020
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Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Falkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Falkirk is 37 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Balloch to Falkirk.
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