There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Stranraer by bus, train, or car
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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 Port Rodiebus 923
4h 20m£22–43Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
4h 29m£52–100Drive 101.4 mi
- Drive from Balloch to Stranraercar 101.4 mi
2h 1m£25–36Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Quay Street to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
5h 51m£37–52
Balloch to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Stranraer is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Stranraer via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Balloch and Stranraer is 107 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £21 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Balloch to Stranraer, including transfers.
Balloch to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Stranraer is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to Stranraer via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £3–7
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to James Watt Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Balloch to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Stranraer is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Balloch to Stranraer.
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