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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 train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m 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 Edinburgh to Balloch:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Balloch costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Balloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM3h45Edinburgh, Bus Station10:25 AMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM3h45Edinburgh, Bus Station10:25 AMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L87752 · W683746:00 AM2h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:02 AMBalloch station (BHC)$351One-way1 transfer
Other options
- L87801 · W684148:00 AM2h03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:03 AMBalloch station (BHC)$351One-way1 transfer
- L87831 · W684289:00 AM2h03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:03 AMBalloch station (BHC)$351One-way1 transfer
- L87847 · Y404489:30 AM2h03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:33 AMBalloch station (BHC)$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM3h45Edinburgh, Bus Station4:30 PMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM3h50Edinburgh, Bus Station10:25 AMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM3h50Edinburgh, Bus Station3:25 PMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Balloch:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Balloch costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Balloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Balloch by train.
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