What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch is to bus via Queensferry Street which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Wellside Road End via Bus Station Stance 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balloch?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balloch is 193 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Balloch without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Balloch?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Edinburgh to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balloch bus from?

Edinburgh to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balloch train from?

Edinburgh to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Balloch?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balloch is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balloch bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balloch train arrive?

Edinburgh to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balloch is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Edinburgh to Balloch.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Balloch.

Edinburgh to Balloch - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balloch by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 25m
£58–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
4h 52m
£32–59
Drive 155.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ballochcar 155.4 mi
3h
£38–55
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
4h 53m
£32–59

Edinburgh to Balloch by train and bus

46Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Balloch, Highland, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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