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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Balloch
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Balloch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Balloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Balloch by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Balloch is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y404098:11 AM0h48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:59 AMBalloch station (BHC)$111One-way0 transfers
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Y404098:11 AM0h48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:59 AMBalloch station (BHC)$111One-way0 transfers
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Y404098:11 AM0h48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:59 AMBalloch station (BHC)$111One-way0 transfers
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Y404269:14 AM0h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:03 AMBalloch station (BHC)$111One-way0 transfers
Y4044910:43 AM0h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:32 AMBalloch station (BHC)$111One-way0 transfers
Y404339:43 AM0h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:32 AMBalloch station (BHC)$111One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Balloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Balloch as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) and arrive in Balloch station (BHC).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Alexandria.
- Travel with First Greater Glasgow to go to Balloch by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Balloch by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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