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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Balloch is to bus via Inverness Union Street which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Balloch via Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station and Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Inverness to Balloch?

The distance between Inverness and Balloch is 199 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Inverness to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Balloch bus from?

Inverness to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Balloch train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Balloch?

The best way to get from Inverness to Balloch is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Inverness to Balloch bus arrive?

Inverness to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Balloch train arrive?

Inverness to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Balloch is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Inverness to Balloch.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Balloch?

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 38m
£78–125
Bus via Inverness Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
5h 21m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
5h 9m
£37–67
Drive 147.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Ballochcar 147.6 mi
3h 3m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
5h 38m
£98–229
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 3m
£58–126

Inverness to Balloch by train and subway

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Distance: 197.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 3 hours.

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How to get fromInverness to Ballochby train, bus, car, or plane

There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

Train

Bus via Inverness Union Street

Bus

Drive 147.6 mi

Fly

Train via Perth