There are 5 ways to get from Balloch to Prestwick by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
1h 47m£15–21Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Prestwickcar 47.7 mi
54 min£12–17Train
- Take the train from Balloch to Hyndlandtrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 59m£21–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Prestwicktaxi 47.7 mi
54 min£200–250Line 205 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Shopping Centre Entrancebus 205 / ...
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Saunterne Roadbus X77
2h 41m£17–24
Balloch to Prestwick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Prestwick is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Prestwick is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Prestwick Town via Hyndland and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Balloch and Prestwick is 52 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Prestwick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs £14 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Balloch to Prestwick, including transfers.
Balloch to Prestwick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Prestwick is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs £14 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to Prestwick Town via Hyndland, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Hyndland
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- 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
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from West Campbell Street to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Shopping Centre Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £200–250
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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Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Prestwick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hyndland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Prestwick is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Balloch to Prestwick.
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