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How to get fromEdinburgh Princes Street to Ballochby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Balloch by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    2h 13m
    £17–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus bus 915 / ...
    2h 24m
    £14–24

  3. Drive 64.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Princes Street to Ballochcar car 64.3 mi
    1h 22m
    £16–23

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreochtrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    2h 33m
    £29–51

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    2h 52m
    £16–32

Edinburgh Princes Street to Balloch by foot and train

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Princes Street, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Princes Street to Balloch via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Princes Street to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 24m.

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