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Compare bus and train for Balloch to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Balloch to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Balloch to Edinburgh:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Balloch to Edinburgh costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Balloch to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Balloch to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:40 AM4h20Balloch2:00 PMEdinburgh$171One-way0 transfers
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- 9:40 AM4h20Balloch2:00 PMEdinburgh$171One-way0 transfers
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- 9:40 AM4h20Balloch2:00 PMEdinburgh$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Balloch to Edinburgh:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Balloch to Edinburgh costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Balloch and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Balloch station (BHC) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, Lumo to go to Edinburgh by train.
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