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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Balloch
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Balloch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m 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 Edinburgh to Balloch:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Balloch costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Balloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €26. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 34m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Balloch
How to get from Edinburgh to Balloch by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Balloch is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:10 PM4h40Edinburgh7:50 PMBalloch€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:10 PM4h40Edinburgh7:50 PMBalloch€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:50 AM4h35Edinburgh2:25 PMBalloch€141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:15 PM4h35Edinburgh9:50 PMBalloch€191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Balloch:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Balloch costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Balloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Balloch as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Balloch station (BHC).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Balloch by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Scotrail, Lumo to go to Balloch by train.
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