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

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There are 6 ways to get from Prestwick to Balloch by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 4m
    £14–21

  2. Drive  47.5 mi

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

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Hyndland to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    2h 4m
    £22–37

  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 26m
    £22–33

  6. Bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Central Stationbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Howard Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus bus 1
    3h 56m
    £16–25

Prestwick to Balloch by bus

Calendar186Weekly Buses
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

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

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