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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 train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Balloch to Edinburgh:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Balloch to Edinburgh costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Balloch to Edinburgh
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.
8:00 PM4h55Balloch12:55 AMEdinburgh$171One-way0 transfers
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8:00 PM4h55Balloch12:55 AMEdinburgh$171One-way0 transfers
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8:00 PM4h55Balloch12:55 AMEdinburgh$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Balloch to Edinburgh:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Balloch to Edinburgh costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses 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 Scotrail, Lumo, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Edinburgh by bus.
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