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

From Helensburgh to Balloch by bus and train

To get from Helensburgh to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 1 bus from Queensgate, Inverness station to Forest Drive, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min.

336min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 11
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
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    198 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate, Inverness
    ID 6700712812B
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Balloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Drive, Balloch
    ID 6700600030
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balloch
    Walk to
    Balloch
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Helensburgh to Balloch by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 11

To get from Helensburgh to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 11 bus from Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness station to Wellside, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1111
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
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    198 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Inverness Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellside, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    18 min
  • 9
    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 210.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 336 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 Forest Drive, Balloch.

Bus stations close to Balloch:

  • Forest Drive, Balloch
  • Little Cullernie Park, Balloch
  • Braeside Park, Balloch

Alternative route from Helensburgh to Balloch by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 11

To get from Helensburgh to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 11 bus from Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness station to Wellside, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1111
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
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    198 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Inverness Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellside, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    18 min
  • 9
    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 336 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 324 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 36 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 one train line and one bus line 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 36 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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