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

From Paisley to Balloch by bus and train

To get from Paisley to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Paisley Gilmour Street station to Glasgow Central 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 4 hr 56 min.

296min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M10M10
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Paisley Gilmour Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paisley
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    840 m • 11 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
    210 m • 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
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Paisley to Balloch by bus

To get from Paisley to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 9 bus from Smithhills Street, Paisley station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow 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 43 min.

343min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Bus - M10M10
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Smithhills Street, Paisley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 6140230
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903727
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    290 m • 4 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
    210 m • 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
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paisley to Balloch

The distance between Paisley, Scotland and Balloch, Scotland is approximately 235.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 296 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paisley 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 Paisley

Paisley is located at Paisley, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Hillington West.

Train stations close to Paisley:

  • Hillington West
  • Paisley St James
  • Paisley Canal

Bus stations close to Paisley:

  • Stop 3 Central Road, Paisley
  • Smithhills Street, Paisley
  • Old Sneddon Street, Paisley

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
  • Wellside, Balloch
  • Turning Circle, Balloch

From Paisley to Balloch by bus

To get from Paisley to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 9 bus from Smithhills Street, Paisley station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow 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 43 min.

343min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Bus - M10M10
Bus - 1A1A
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Smithhills Street, Paisley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 6140230
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903727
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    290 m • 4 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
    210 m • 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
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 296 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M10, Bus line 1A.

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

    The alternative route takes 343 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line M10, Bus line 1A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 56 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Paisley and Balloch in Scotland by train and bus is about 4 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Paisley in Scotland.

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

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