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

By bus and train

To get from Balloch to Banchory in Banchory, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Balloch station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Mount Street, Banchory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 49 min.

349min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 201201
Walk to Banchory
Leaves from Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balloch
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mount Street, Banchory
    ID 630040172
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Banchory
    Walk to
    Banchory
    High Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Balloch to Banchory in Banchory, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 914 bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road, Balloch station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Mount Street, Banchory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 41 min.

341min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 914914
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 201201
Walk to Banchory
Leaves from Lower Stoneymollan Road, Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lower Stoneymollan Road, Balloch
    ID 6080539
    0.93 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 914914
    Wait for bus
    914
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903772
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mount Street, Banchory
    ID 630040172
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Banchory
    Walk to
    Banchory
    High Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balloch to Banchory

The distance between Balloch, Banchory and Banchory, Banchory is approximately 177.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 349 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balloch to Banchory by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Banchory – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Balloch

Balloch is located at Balloch, Banchory and the nearest public transport station is Tullichewan Road, Balloch.

Train stations close to Balloch:

  • Alexandria
  • Renton

Bus stations close to Balloch:

  • Tullichewan Road, Balloch
  • Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch
  • Lomond Road, Levenvale

Public transport stations close to Banchory, Banchory

Banchory is located at High Street, Banchory and the nearest public transport station is Dee Street, Banchory.

Bus stations close to Banchory:

  • Dee Street, Banchory
  • Arbeadie House, Banchory
  • Mount Street, Banchory

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Balloch to Banchory in Banchory, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 914 bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road, Balloch station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Mount Street, Banchory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 41 min.

341min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 914914
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 201201
Walk to Banchory
Leaves from Lower Stoneymollan Road, Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lower Stoneymollan Road, Balloch
    ID 6080539
    0.93 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 914914
    Wait for bus
    914
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903772
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mount Street, Banchory
    ID 630040172
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Banchory
    Walk to
    Banchory
    High Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 349 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M9, Bus line 201.

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

    The alternative route takes 341 minutes, using Bus line 914, Bus line M9, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct train between Balloch and Banchory?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balloch to Banchory?

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

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

    The total travel time between Balloch in Alexandria and Banchory in Banchory by train and bus is about 5 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Motherwell station near Balloch in Alexandria.

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

    Get off the train at the Banchory stop, which is closest to Banchory in Banchory.

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