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How to get fromBalloch to Stranraerby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balloch to Stranraer by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Glasgow Buchanan

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    1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    4h 20m
    £10–12

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Balloch to Hyndlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4h 33m
    £45–78

  3. Drive  101.4 mi

    1. Drive from Balloch to Stranraercar car 101.4 mi
    2h 1m
    £25–37

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    4h 20m
    £22–43

Balloch to Stranraer by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balloch to Stranraer via Hyndland, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 33m.

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