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

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Balloch by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Partick to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    2h 57m
    £43–77

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus bus 915 / ...
    3h 47m
    £18–27

  3. Drive  132.8 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Ballochcar car 132.8 mi
    2h 22m
    £34–48

  4. Line 104 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Graham Street to Stand A - English Streetbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    5h 19m
    £21–34

Penrith to Balloch by train and bus

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Bothwell Street, Bus Station, and Partick in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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