There are 4 ways to get from Bathgate to Balloch by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bathgate to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 50m£17–28Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bathgate to Ballochcar 45.7 mi
1h 1m£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from St David's House to St Johns Hospitalbus X27 / ...
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 915 / ...
2h 52m£15–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bathgate to Ballochtaxi 45.7 mi
1h 1m£200–240
Bathgate to Balloch by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Balloch is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Balloch. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via St Johns Hospital, Deer Park and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Balloch via Dalreoch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Bathgate and Balloch is 44 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £16 - £28.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Bathgate to Balloch, including transfers.
Bathgate to Balloch bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.
Bathgate to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Balloch is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £16 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Bathgate to Dalreoch hourly. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Lower Stoneymollan Road via St Johns Hospital, Deer Park, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bathgate to Dalreoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0131 554 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Bus from St David's House to St Johns Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Lothian Country Buses
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lower Stoneymollan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £3–7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £200–240
Fixed Rate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 444 555
Freddies Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1501 732 323
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Booking & Getting There
Bathgate to Balloch bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at St Johns Hospital station.
Bathgate to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalreoch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Balloch is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Bathgate to Balloch.
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