There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Gretna by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 30m£32–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
4h 40m£20–32Drive 105.8 mi
- Drive from Balloch to Gretnacar 105.8 mi
1h 53m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Balloch to Hyndlandtrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
4h 10m£47–82
Balloch to Gretna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Gretna is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Gretna is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Carlisle via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Gretna Green via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Balloch and Gretna is 130 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Gretna without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 30m and costs £30 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Balloch to Gretna, including transfers.
Balloch to Gretna bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Gretna is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 30m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 40m.
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 Gretna Green via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, and Carlisle in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Hyndland
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Gretna bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Gretna is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Balloch to Gretna.
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