There are 6 ways to get from Balloch to Wemyss Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Balloch to Dalmuirtrain
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
2h 33m£24–38Drive 31.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Wemyss Baycar 31.5 mi
42 min£8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Forbes Placebus 906X / ...
2h 37m£12–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Wemyss Baytaxi 31.5 mi
42 min£140–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Balloch to Particktrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Forbes Placebus 901 / ...
2h 45m£15–21Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Forbes Placebus 906X / ...
3h 26m£14–17
Balloch to Wemyss Bay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Wemyss Bay is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Wemyss Bay is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Wemyss Bay. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Forbes Place via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Wemyss Bay. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Wemyss Bay via Dalmuir and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Balloch and Wemyss Bay is 50 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Wemyss Bay without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £24 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Balloch to Wemyss Bay, including transfers.
Balloch to Wemyss Bay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Wemyss Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Wemyss Bay is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £14 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Wemyss Bay, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Forbes Place via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Station in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Forbes Place via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Balloch to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- 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
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Forbes Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Bus Station to Forbes Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from West Campbell Street to Forbes Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- 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
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £140–170
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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Wemyss Bay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Wemyss Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Wemyss Bay is 32 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Balloch to Wemyss Bay.
There are 776+ hotels available in Wemyss Bay.















