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There are 6 ways to get from Balloch to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Balloch to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain train
    1h 59m
    £25–50

  2. Drive 47.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balloch to Prestwickcar car 47.7 mi
    54 min
    £12–17

  3. Line 205 bus, line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carrochan Crescent to Asda St James Retail Parkbus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to James Watt Streetbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77
    2h 20m
    £16–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balloch to Prestwicktaxi taxi 47.7 mi
    54 min
    £100–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    3h 7m
    £15–21

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train Balloch - Airdrie / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus bus 4
    3h 16m
    £18–29

Balloch to Prestwick by train

Calendar231Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Prestwick Town via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrochan Crescent to Saunterne Road via Asda St James Retail Park, James Watt Street, and West Campbell Street in around 2h 20m.

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