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How to get fromBalloch to Prestwickby train, bus, car, or taxi

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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
    £22–38

  2. Drive  47.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balloch to Prestwickcar car 47.7 mi
    54 min
    £12–18

  3. Line 205 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Balloch Bus Terminus to Shopping Centre Entrancebus bus 205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    3. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Saunterne Roadbus bus X77
    2h 30m
    £17–24

  4. Line 757 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 34m
    £22–33

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balloch to Prestwicktaxi taxi 47.7 mi
    54 min
    £200–250

  6. 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

Balloch to Prestwick by train

Calendar231Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest 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 Balloch Bus Terminus to Saunterne Road via Shopping Centre Entrance, James Watt Street, and West Campbell Street in around 2h 30m.

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