How to get from Brechin to Balloch by bus and train?

From Brechin to Balloch by bus and train

To get from Brechin to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40A bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Co-Op, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 3 bus from Queensgate, Inverness station to Forest Drive, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 22 min.

322min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 33
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Co-Op, Montrose
    ID 6490IM025
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    182 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate, Inverness
    ID 6700712812A
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Balloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Drive, Balloch
    ID 6700600030
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balloch
    Walk to
    Balloch
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brechin to Balloch by bus and train via 40A, SCOTRAIL and 10A

To get from Brechin to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40A bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Co-Op, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 10A bus from Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness station to Wellside, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.

303min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 10A10A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Co-Op, Montrose
    ID 6490IM025
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    182 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 10A10A
    Wait for bus
    10A
    Nairn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellside, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balloch
    Walk to
    Balloch
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brechin to Balloch
The distance between Brechin, Scotland and Balloch, Scotland is approximately 166.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 322 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brechin to Balloch 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 Brechin

Brechin is located at Brechin, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Northern Hotel, Brechin.

Bus stations close to Brechin:

  • Northern Hotel, Brechin
  • Bank Street, Brechin
  • Cfo-Op, Brechin
Public transport stations close to Balloch, Scotland

Balloch is located at Balloch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Forest Drive, Balloch.

Bus stations close to Balloch:

  • Forest Drive, Balloch
  • Little Cullernie Park, Balloch
  • Turning Circle, Balloch
Related Routes

Alternative route from Brechin to Balloch by bus and train via 40A, SCOTRAIL and 10A

To get from Brechin to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40A bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Co-Op, Montrose station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 10A bus from Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness station to Wellside, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.

303min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40A40A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 10A10A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Co-Op, Montrose
    ID 6490IM025
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    182 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 10A10A
    Wait for bus
    10A
    Nairn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellside, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balloch
    Walk to
    Balloch
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brechin to Balloch?

    The fastest way takes 322 minutes, using Bus line 40A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brechin to Balloch?

    The alternative route takes 303 minutes, using Bus line 40A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 10A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brechin and Balloch in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brechin to Balloch in Scotland?

    The 40A bus line goes from Mackie Motors, Brechin station near Brechin to Arbroath station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Arbroath station near Balloch in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Brechin and Balloch in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brechin to get to Balloch in Scotland?

    Get on the 40A bus from the Mackie Motors, Brechin stop near Brechin in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brechin and Balloch in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Arbroath stop, which is closest to Balloch in Scotland.

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