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

From Hillside to Balloch by bus and train

To get from Hillside to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip station to Montrose Railway Station, 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 2 min.

302min
Bus - 4040
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 33
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hillside
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    110 m • 2 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
    270 m • 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
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Hillside to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip station to Montrose Railway Station, 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 4 hr 43 min.

283min
Bus - 4040
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 10A10A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hillside
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    110 m • 2 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
    260 m • 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
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hillside to Balloch

The distance between Hillside, Scotland and Balloch, Scotland is approximately 258.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 302 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hillside 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 Hillside

Hillside is located at Hillside, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Dubton Road, Hillside.

Train stations close to Hillside:

  • Montrose

Bus stations close to Hillside:

  • Dubton Road, Hillside
  • Railway Bridge, Hillside
  • Dickson Avenue, Hillside

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
  • Turning Circle, Balloch
  • Little Cullernie Park, Balloch

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

To get from Hillside to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip station to Montrose Railway Station, 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 4 hr 43 min.

283min
Bus - 4040
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 10A10A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Inverarity Crescent, Midgrip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hillside
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    110 m • 2 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
    260 m • 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
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 302 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 3.

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

    The alternative route takes 283 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 10A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hillside 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 2 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Arbroath station near Hillside to Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station near Balloch in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Hillside and Balloch in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Arbroath stop near Hillside in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Montrose Railway Station, Montrose stop, which is closest to Balloch in Scotland.