There are 5 ways to get from South Queensferry to Balloch by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Haymarket to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 53m£26–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 915 / ...
3h 1m£12–19Drive 54.9 mi
- Drive from South Queensferry to Ballochcar 54.9 mi
1h 19m£14–20Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal to Easterhouse stationbus Air / ...
- Take the train from Easterhouse to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch
3h 6m£18–32Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from The Loan to Waterloo Placebus 43
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
3h 43m£27–46
South Queensferry to Balloch by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Queensferry to Balloch is to bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from South Queensferry to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from South Queensferry to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Slip Road and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Ingliston Park & Ride and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from South Queensferry to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Dalmeny and arriving at Balloch via Haymarket and Dalreoch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between South Queensferry and Balloch is 69 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Queensferry to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £26 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from South Queensferry to Balloch, including transfers.
South Queensferry to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ingliston Park & Ride station.
South Queensferry to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from South Queensferry to Balloch is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between South Queensferry, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Dalreoch hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Slip Road to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Eastfield Road, Ingliston Park & Ride, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Dalreoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Easterhouse to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
Bus from Terminal to Easterhouse station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0131 554 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Bus from The Loan to Waterloo Place
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
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Booking & Getting There
South Queensferry to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
South Queensferry to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalreoch station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Queensferry to Balloch is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from South Queensferry to Balloch.
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