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

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    3h 44m
    £68–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    5h 7m
    £24–95

  3. Drive 201.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Ballochcar car 201.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £50–72

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 13m
    £68–180

  5. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    5h 52m
    £46–107

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    6h 19m
    £73–191

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 40m
    £67–156

Preston to Balloch by train and foot

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Balloch via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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