There are 5 ways to get from Balloch to Faslane Bay by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Balloch to Dalreochtrain
- Take the train from Dalreoch to Helensburgh Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Colquhoun Square to Glen Fruinbus 316
1h 28mDrive 13.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Faslane Baycar 13.1 mi
15 min£4–5Line 206 bus
- Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh stationbus 206
1h 54m£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Faslane Baytaxi 13.1 mi
15 min£60–75Train
- Take the train from Balloch to Dumbarton Centraltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Garelochheadtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban / ...
1h 33m£5–13
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Faslane Bay is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Faslane Bay is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £60 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Faslane Bay. However, there are services departing from Balloch Bus Terminus and arriving at Rowmore via Helensburgh station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Faslane Bay. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Garelochhead via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Balloch and Faslane Bay is 18 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Faslane Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Balloch to Faslane Bay, including transfers.
Balloch to Faslane Bay bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Balloch Bus Terminus station.
Balloch to Faslane Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Faslane Bay is to line 206 bus which takes 1h 54m and costs £5 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £4 - £13 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Faslane Bay, Scotland?
First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh station hourly. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to Garelochhead via Dumbarton Central in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Dalreoch
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalreoch to Helensburgh Central
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Dumbarton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumbarton Central to Garelochhead
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dumbarton Central to Garelochhead
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 01436 820300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wilsons of Rhu
Bus from Colquhoun Square to Glen Fruin
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Wilsons of Rhu
- Phone
- 01436 810 200
- Website
- Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches
Bus from Colquhoun Square to Glen Fruin
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
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 Faslane Bay bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Helensburgh station.
Balloch to Faslane Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Faslane Bay is 13 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Balloch to Faslane Bay.
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