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How to Travel from

Manchester to Balloch

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$189.87

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$278.47
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$468.34–$1,202.49

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Balloch?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Balloch is to bus which costs $29.35 - $41.30 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Balloch?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Balloch is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Balloch via Preston, Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Balloch?

The distance between Manchester and Balloch is 385 km. The road distance is 384.1 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Balloch without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Balloch?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Manchester to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Balloch bus from?

Manchester to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Balloch train from?

Manchester to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Balloch?

The best way to get from Manchester to Balloch is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $41.30 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $45.65 - $195.65 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Balloch bus arrive?

Manchester to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Balloch train arrive?

Manchester to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Balloch is 384 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Manchester to Balloch.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Balloch?

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

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