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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Dalmuirtrain train
    2h 57m
    £34–68

  2. Drive 72.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Girvan to Ballochcar car 72.1 mi
    1h 23m
    £18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus bus 915 / ...
    3h 30m
    £20–34

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train
    3h 53m
    £23–42

  5. Bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus bus 1
    4h 4m
    £27–38

Girvan to Balloch by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 30m.

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