There are 5 ways to get from Balloch to Gourock by train, bus, car, taxi, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Balloch to Dalmuirtrain
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
1h 56m£19–36Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Gourockcar 27.4 mi
37 min£7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
2h 21m£12–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Gourocktaxi 27.4 mi
37 min£55–75Line 206 bus, bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh stationbus 206
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pierbus 316
- Take the ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry
3h 24m
Balloch to Gourock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Gourock is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Gourock is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Gourock station. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Gourock Rail Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Gourock. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Gourock via Dalmuir and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Balloch and Gourock is 45 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Gourock without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £18 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Balloch to Gourock, including transfers.
Balloch to Gourock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Gourock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Gourock is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £14 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Gourock, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Gourock via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Gourock Rail Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Balloch to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £3–7
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Helensburgh station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 01436 810 200
- Website
- garelochheadcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.garelochheadcoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01436 820300
- [email protected]
- Website
- wilsonsofrhu.co.uk
Bus from Helensburgh station to Kilcreggan Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.wilsonsofrhu.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- [email protected]
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–10
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £8–10
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £55–75
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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More Questions & Answers
Balloch to Gourock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Gourock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Gourock is 28 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Balloch to Gourock.
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