What is the cheapest way to get from Balloch to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Forfar is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balloch to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Dundee via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Balloch to Forfar?

The distance between Balloch and Forfar is 114 miles. The road distance is 89.9 miles.

How do I travel from Balloch to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Balloch to Forfar without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs £20 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Balloch to Forfar?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Balloch to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Forfar bus from?

Balloch to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Forfar train from?

Balloch to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.

Train or bus from Balloch to Forfar?

The best way to get from Balloch to Forfar is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Balloch to Forfar bus arrive?

Balloch to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Balloch to Forfar train arrive?

Balloch to Forfar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.

Can I drive from Balloch to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Forfar is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Balloch to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 537+ hotels available in Forfar.

Balloch to Forfar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Forfar by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
3h 37m
£21–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
3h 43m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Balloch to Particktrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 56m
£43–74
Drive 89.4 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Forfarcar 89.4 mi
1h 46m
£23–32

Balloch to Forfar by bus

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Distance: 112.9 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to The Cross via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Forum Centre in around 3h 56m.

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