There are 5 ways to get from Girvan to Balloch by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Dalmuirtrain
2h 55m£33–66Drive 72.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Girvan to Ballochcar 72.1 mi
1h 23m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 915 / ...
3h 38m£19–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain
3h 53m£22–42Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
4h 10m£26–38
Girvan to Balloch by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Girvan to Balloch is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Girvan to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Girvan to Balloch. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Girvan and arriving at Balloch via Ayr, Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Girvan and Balloch is 80 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.
The best way to get from Girvan to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Girvan to Balloch, including transfers.
Girvan to Balloch bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from High Street station.
Girvan to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Girvan station.
The best way to get from Girvan to Balloch is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Girvan, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Girvan to Balloch via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Girvan to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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More Questions & Answers
Girvan to Balloch bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Girvan to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Girvan to Balloch is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Girvan to Balloch.
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