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How to get fromPrestwick to Ballochby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Balloch by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Dalmuirtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Ballochtrain train
    2h 4m
    £22–36

  2. Drive  47.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prestwick to Ballochcar car 47.5 mi
    54 min
    £12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77k / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus bus 915 / ...
    2h 21m
    £14–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prestwick to Ballochtaxi taxi 47.5 mi
    54 min
    £200–250

  5. Train, line 757 bus

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Sneddon Street to French Streetbus bus 757
    3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Ballochtrain train
    2h 40m
    £22–32

Prestwick to Balloch by train

Calendar238Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 21m.

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