There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 915 / ...
2h 2m£13–22Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 46m£34–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Balloch56.2 mi
1h 15mDrive 56.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ballochcar 56.2 mi
1h 15m£14–20Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 25m£16–30Bus, train via Coatbridge
- Take the bus from Terminal to Manse Placebus 902
- Take the train from Airdrie to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch
3h 17m£20–37
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch is to bus which costs £12 - £23 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Balloch via Edinburgh Park and Dalreoch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Balloch is 59 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs £12 - £23.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Park station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs £12 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreoch hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Airdrie to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Terminal to Manse Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalreoch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Balloch.
There are 957+ hotels available in Balloch.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Balloch. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









