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How to get from Forth to Balfron by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Forth to Balfron in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 137 bus from Manse Road, Forth station to Wellhead Court, Lanark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X10 bus from Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow station to Clinic, Balfron station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 10 min.

310min
Bus - 137137
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X10X10
Walk to Balfron
Leaves from Manse Road, Forth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forth
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Carnwath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellhead Court, Lanark
    ID 61501201
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lanark
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
    ID 609016
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Balfron
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinic, Balfron
    ID 66005000005
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balfron
    Walk to
    Balfron
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forth to Balfron

The distance between Forth, Scotland and Balfron, Scotland is approximately 57.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 310 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forth to Balfron by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forth

Forth is located at Forth, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Porteous Place, Forth.

Bus stations close to Forth:

  • Porteous Place, Forth
  • Climpy Road, Forth
  • Tinto View, Forth

Public transport stations close to Balfron, Scotland

Balfron is located at Balfron, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Lomond Terrace, Balfron.

Bus stations close to Balfron:

  • Lomond Terrace, Balfron
  • Co-Op, Balfron
  • High School, Balfron

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forth to Balfron?

    The fastest way takes 310 minutes, using Bus line 137, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X10.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forth and Balfron in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forth to Balfron in Scotland?

    The 137 bus line goes from Carnwath station near Forth to Wellhead Court, Lanark station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wellhead Court, Lanark station near Balfron in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Forth to Balfron in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Forth and Balfron in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forth to get to Balfron in Scotland?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Carnwath stop near Forth in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forth and Balfron in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Wellhead Court, Lanark stop, which is closest to Balfron in Scotland.

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