What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Balloch?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Douglas to Balloch is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Balloch?

The fastest way to get from Castle Douglas to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Douglas and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Douglas to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Swimming Pool and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Douglas and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Douglas to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Balloch via Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Castle Douglas to Balloch?

The distance between Castle Douglas and Balloch is 127 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Douglas to Balloch without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Balloch without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Castle Douglas to Balloch?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Castle Douglas to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Douglas to Balloch bus from?

Castle Douglas to Balloch bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Swimming Pool station.

Where do I catch the Castle Douglas to Balloch train from?

Castle Douglas to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Castle Douglas to Balloch?

The best way to get from Castle Douglas to Balloch is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Balloch bus arrive?

Castle Douglas to Balloch bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Loreburne Centre Stance 1 station.

Where does the Castle Douglas to Balloch train arrive?

Castle Douglas to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Castle Douglas to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Douglas to Balloch is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Castle Douglas to Balloch.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 952+ hotels available in Balloch.

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Balloch by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus 501
2. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
4h 42m
Drive 99.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Ballochcar 99.8 mi
1h 57m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Partick to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
4h 50m
£46–83

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Distance: 126.6 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swimming Pool to Balloch via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Bothwell Street, Bus Station, and Partick in around 4h 50m.

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