How to get from Balloch to Carstairs Junction by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Balloch to Carstairs Junction in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 1 bus from Forest Drive, Balloch station to Queensgate, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min.

440min
Bus - 11
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Forest Drive, Balloch
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balloch
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Balloch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensgate, Inverness
    ID 6700712812B
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    219 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Carstairs
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 11, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Balloch to Carstairs Junction in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 11 bus from Wellside, Balloch station to Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 48 min.

408min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Wellside, Balloch
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wellside, Balloch
    ID 6700600034
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    219 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Carstairs
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balloch to Carstairs Junction
The distance between Balloch, Scotland and Carstairs Junction, Scotland is approximately 224.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 440 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balloch to Carstairs Junction 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 Balloch

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
Public transport stations close to Carstairs Junction, Scotland

Carstairs Junction is located at Carstairs Junction, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Pettinain Road, Carstairs Junction.

Train stations close to Carstairs Junction:

  • Carstairs

Bus stations close to Carstairs Junction:

  • Pettinain Road, Carstairs Junction
  • Woodside Street, Carstairs Junction
  • Caledonian Court, Carstairs Junction
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 11, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Balloch to Carstairs Junction in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 11 bus from Wellside, Balloch station to Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 48 min.

408min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Wellside, Balloch
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wellside, Balloch
    ID 6700600034
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness
    ID 670085865C
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    219 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Carstairs
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balloch to Carstairs Junction?

    The fastest way takes 440 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balloch to Carstairs Junction?

    The alternative route takes 408 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Carstairs Junction in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balloch to Carstairs Junction in Scotland?

    The 1 bus line goes from Balloch station near Balloch to Queensgate, Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Queensgate, Inverness station near Carstairs Junction in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Balloch and Carstairs Junction in Scotland by bus and train is about 7 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Balloch stop near Balloch in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Queensgate, Inverness station, which is closest to Carstairs Junction in Scotland.

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