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How to get fromStranraer to Ballochby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow Buchanan

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus bus 915 / ...
    3h 47m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus bus 915 / ...
    3h 47m
    £17–33

  3. Train via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train
    3h 55m
    £49–94

  4. Drive  101.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Ballochcar car 101.2 mi
    2h 1m
    £25–36

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    4h
    £49–88

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  • Distance: 106 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Balloch via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 55m.

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