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

By bus and train

To get from Helensburgh to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M10 bus and finally take the 1A bus from Queensgate, Inverness station to Forest Drive, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 55 min.

355min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M10M10
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    218 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate, Inverness
    ID 6700712812B
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Balloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Drive, Balloch
    ID 6700600030
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balloch
    Walk to
    Balloch
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, M10 and 10A

To get from Helensburgh to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M10 bus 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 6 hr 12 min.

372min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M10M10
Bus - 10A10A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    218 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 10A10A
    Wait for bus
    10A
    Nairn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellside, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    17 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 Helensburgh to Balloch

The distance between Helensburgh, Scotland and Balloch, Scotland is approximately 163.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 355 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh

Helensburgh is located at Helensburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Helensburgh Central.

Train stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh:

  • Helensburgh Central
  • Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
  • Lomond Street, Helensburgh

Public transport stations close to Balloch, Scotland

Balloch is located at Balloch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Turning Circle, Balloch.

Bus stations close to Balloch:

  • Turning Circle, Balloch
  • Forest Drive, Balloch
  • Culloden Road, Balloch

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, M10 and 10A

To get from Helensburgh to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M10 bus 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 6 hr 12 min.

372min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M10M10
Bus - 10A10A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - M10M10
    Wait for bus
    M10
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    218 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 10A10A
    Wait for bus
    10A
    Nairn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellside, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    17 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 Helensburgh to Balloch?

    The fastest way takes 355 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M10, Bus line 1A.

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

    The alternative route takes 372 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M10, Bus line 10A.

  • Is there a direct train between Helensburgh and Balloch in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Helensburgh to Balloch in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Helensburgh to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Queen Street station near Balloch in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Helensburgh and Balloch in Scotland by train and bus is about 5 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Helensburgh to get to Balloch in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Helensburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Helensburgh and Balloch in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Balloch in Scotland.

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