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How to get fromDurham to Ballochby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreochtrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    4h 29m
    £69–131

  2. Drive  177.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Ballochcar car 177.2 mi
    3h 19m
    £44–64

  3. Line 21 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to John Dobson Streetbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 45m

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    5h 51m
    £76–196

  5. Line 21 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    6h 42m

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreochtrain train
    7h 44m
    £69–222

Durham to Balloch by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Balloch via Edinburgh Waverley and Dalreoch in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Lower Stoneymollan Road via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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