There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Stirling by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Balloch to Particktrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 38m£20–32Drive 30 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Stirlingcar 30 mi
39 min£8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
1h 44m£9–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Stirlingtaxi 30 mi
39 min£130–160
Balloch to Stirling by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Stirling is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Stirling is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Stirling via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Balloch and Stirling is 49 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Balloch to Stirling, including transfers.
Balloch to Stirling bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Stirling is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £18 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Stirling, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Stirling via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
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 Stirling bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Stirling is 30 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Balloch to Stirling.
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