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There are 5 ways to get from Balloch to Gretna by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 30m
    £32–84

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 15m
    £17–25

  3. Drive  105.6 mi

    1. Drive from Balloch to Gretnacar car 105.6 mi
    1h 53m
    £27–39

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    4h 55m
    £48–81

  5. Bus, line 382 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Schoolbus bus 382
    5h 23m

Balloch to Gretna by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Gretna Green via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Central Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Stand A - English Street in around 5h 15m.

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