There are 6 ways to get from Balloch to Largs by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Dalmuir - Larkhall / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 37m£23–40Drive 38.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balloch to Largscar 38.5 mi
46 min£10–14Bus, line 904 bus
- Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Strandbus X36
- Take the bus from Strand to Main Streetbus 904
2h 59m£19–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balloch to Largstaxi 38.5 mi
46 min£170–210Line 757 bus, train
- Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus 757
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
3h 11m£23–35Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to School Streetbus 901 / ...
3h 57m£14–17
Balloch to Largs by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Largs is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Balloch to Largs is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Largs. However, there are services departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Strand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Largs. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Largs via Dalmuir and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Balloch and Largs is 61 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.
The best way to get from Balloch to Largs without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £23 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Balloch to Largs, including transfers.
Balloch to Largs bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
The best way to get from Balloch to Largs is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 904 bus, which costs £18 - £24 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Largs, Scotland?
You can take a train from Balloch to Largs via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Strand in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Strand to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from West Campbell Street to School Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £170–210
George's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7770 365 227
TOA Taxis Alexandria
- Phone
- +44 1389 742 121
Wright's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 721 020
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Booking & Getting There
Balloch to Largs bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Largs is 39 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Balloch to Largs.
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