There are 3 ways to get from Balloch to Loch Lomond by bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Line 305 bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Visitor Centrebus 305
- Take the ferry from Luss Pier to Balmaha Pierferry Ll1
2h 1mDrive 12 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Inchcailloch North Piercar 12 mi
17 min£3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Inchcailloch North Piertaxi 12 mi
17 min£27–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Loch Lomond is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Loch Lomond is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £27 - £35.
The distance between Balloch and Loch Lomond is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Loch Lomond without a car is to line 305 bus and ferry which takes 2h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Balloch to Loch Lomond, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Loch Lomond is 12 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Balloch to Loch Lomond.
There are 708+ hotels available in Loch Lomond.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Balloch to Loch Lomond. However, you can take the line 305 bus to Visitor Centre, walk to Luss Pier, then take the ferry to Balmaha Pier. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Inchcailloch North Pier.
- Phone
- 01389 754 321
- [email protected]
- Website
- mccolls.org.uk
Bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mccolls.org.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1301 702 356
- [email protected]
- Website
- cruiselochlomond.co.uk
Ferry from Luss Pier to Balmaha Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.cruiselochlomond.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- £27–35
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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