What is the cheapest way to get from Stirling to Balloch?

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Balloch is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stirling to Balloch?

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Balloch is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wellside Road End via Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Stirling to Balloch?

The distance between Stirling and Balloch is 157 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

How do I travel from Stirling to Balloch without a car?

The best way to get from Stirling to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Stirling to Balloch?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Stirling to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Balloch bus from?

Stirling to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Balloch train from?

Stirling to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Balloch?

The best way to get from Stirling to Balloch is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Stirling to Balloch bus arrive?

Stirling to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at South Street station.

Where does the Stirling to Balloch train arrive?

Stirling to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Balloch is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Stirling to Balloch.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 1320+ hotels available in Balloch.

Stirling to Balloch - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
3h 41m
£47–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 17m
£18–25
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
4h 27m
£29–54
Drive 135.3 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Ballochcar 135.3 mi
2h 42m
£33–48

Stirling to Balloch by train and bus

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.1 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Balloch, Highland, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Stirling to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wellside Road End via South Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 6 in around 4h 27m.

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