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

From Glasgow to Balloch by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Stirling 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 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 11
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    155 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate, Inverness
    ID 6700712812B
    260 m • 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
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Glasgow to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Stirling 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 Road End, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1111
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    155 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Nairn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellside Road End, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balloch
    Walk to
    Balloch
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Balloch

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Balloch, Scotland is approximately 301.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow 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 Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Cochrane Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Martha Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Martha Street, Glasgow
  • John Street, Glasgow
  • Queen St, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Balloch, Scotland

Balloch is located at Balloch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Playing Fields, Balloch.

Bus stations close to Balloch:

  • Playing Fields, Balloch
  • Wellside Road End, Balloch
  • Moray Coast Vets, Balloch

Related Routes

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

To get from Glasgow to Balloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Stirling 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 Road End, Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1111
Walk to Balloch
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    155 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Nairn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellside Road End, Balloch
    ID 6700600033
    18 min
  • 9
    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 Glasgow to Balloch?

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Balloch?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow to Balloch?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow to Alloa station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Alloa station near Balloch in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Balloch by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Glasgow and Balloch in Scotland by train and bus is about 4 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow to get to Balloch?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow and Balloch?

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