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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train
    4h 57m
    £74–156

  2. Bus via Anniesland Cross

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 41m
    £25–43

  3. Drive 232.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ballochcar car 232.8 mi
    4h 2m
    £57–82

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    5h 2m
    £54–155

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    6h 27m
    £50–115

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    5h 32m
    £66–182

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 8m
    £61–154

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 27m
    £74–182

Manchester to Balloch by train and foot

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Balloch via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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