What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle?

The fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Hotel car park and arriving at Park and Ride via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Stirling via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle is 50 miles. The road distance is 29.4 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £19 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle bus from?

Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel car park station.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle train from?

Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.

Train or bus from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £19 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle bus arrive?

Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle train arrive?

Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.

Can I drive from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle is 29 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle?

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Where can I stay near Stirling Castle?

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Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Particktrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 53m
£20–32
Drive 29.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balloch to Stirling Castlecar 29.3 mi
37 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
2h 20m
£10–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balloch to Stirling Castletaxi 29.3 mi
37 min
£130–160
Bus via Balloch Bus Terminus
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
4h 8m
£13–19

Loch Lomond to Stirling Castle by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 49.2 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Stirling Castle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Balloch to Stirling Castle via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Stirling Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 2h 20m.

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