There are 6 ways to get from Kilbarchan to Balloch by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Milliken Park to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Dalmuirtrain
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Ballochtrain
1h 37m£12–19Drive 20.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilbarchan to Ballochcar 20.2 mi
23 min£5–8Line 38 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ewing Street to Percy Streetbus 38
- Take the train from Partick to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 12m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilbarchan to Ballochtaxi 20.2 mi
23 min£90–110Line 38 bus, line 757 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ewing Street to Smithhills Streetbus 38
- Take the bus from Stop 3 Central Road to Terminal Buildingbus 757
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Ballochbus
2h 34m£19–23Line 38 bus, line 757 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ewing Street to Smithhills Streetbus 38
- Take the bus from Stop 3 Central Road to French Streetbus 757
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Ballochtrain
2h 38m£15–18
Kilbarchan to Balloch by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilbarchan to Balloch is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilbarchan to Balloch is to drive which takes 23 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilbarchan to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Ewing Street and arriving at Balloch via Stop 3 Central Road and Glasgow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilbarchan to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Milliken Park and arriving at Balloch via Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Kilbarchan and Balloch is 30 miles. The road distance is 20.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kilbarchan to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £11 - £20.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Kilbarchan to Balloch, including transfers.
Kilbarchan to Balloch bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Ewing Street station.
Kilbarchan to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Milliken Park station.
The best way to get from Kilbarchan to Balloch is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £11 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and line 757 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £24 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Kilbarchan, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Milliken Park to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ewing Street to Balloch via Smithhills Street, Stop 3 Central Road, and Glasgow Airport in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Milliken Park to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Ewing Street to Percy Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Ewing Street to Smithhills Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Stop 3 Central Road to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Ewing Street to Smithhills Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Stop 3 Central Road to French Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Gryffe Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1505 322 255
- Website
- gryfferadiocars.co.uk
Paisley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 884 8888
- Website
- paisleytaxis.com
Renfrewshire Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 141 887 7770
- Website
- renfrewshirecabco.co.uk
Clydebank Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 941 1101
Titan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 530 4242
- Website
- titantaxis.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Kilbarchan to Balloch bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Smithhills Street station.
Kilbarchan to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilbarchan to Balloch is 20 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Kilbarchan to Balloch.
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