There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Balloch by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 49m£46–74Bus via Partick
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
4h 17m£11–18Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 915 / ...
4h 4m£17–33Drive 101.2 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Ballochcar 101.2 mi
2h 1m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
3h 53m£45–74
Stranraer to Balloch by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Balloch is to Bus via Partick which costs £11 - £19 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Balloch is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Balloch via Ayr, Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Stranraer and Balloch is 117 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Balloch without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Stranraer to Balloch, including transfers.
Stranraer to Balloch bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Balloch is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Balloch via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
- 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
- £1–2
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Balloch bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Balloch is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Stranraer to Balloch.
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