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How to get fromGalashiels to Ballochby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Balloch by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow Queen Street

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Partick to Ballochtrain train
    3h 17m
    £28–63

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    4h 54m
    £20–35

  3. Drive  88.7 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Ballochcar car 88.7 mi
    2h 4m
    £23–32

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreochtrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    3h 51m
    £38–64

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Easterhouse stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the train from Easterhouse to Ballochtrain train
    5h 16m
    £26–44

Galashiels to Balloch by train and subway

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Balloch via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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