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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Preston to Balloch

Composite routes from Preston to Balloch

Cheapest
6 h 33 min
Car
628 km.
from $34
Other
6 h 41 min
Train, Plane
275 km.
from $91.91
7 h 10 min
Train, Plane
275 km.
from $134.25
6 h 7 min
Train, Plane
275 km.
from $181.77

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

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
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

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 Preston to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60
Train from Preston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$60.76–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$44.30

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Balloch is to bus which costs $27.17 - $65.22 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Balloch is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Balloch via Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Preston to Balloch?

The distance between Preston and Balloch is 336 km. The road distance is 329.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $52.17 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Preston to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Balloch bus from?

Preston to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Balloch train from?

Preston to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Balloch?

The best way to get from Preston to Balloch is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $52.17 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $65.22 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Preston to Balloch bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Balloch train arrive?

Preston to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Balloch is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Preston to Balloch.

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

Book your Preston to Balloch train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 706+ hotels available in Balloch. Prices start at $36.12 per night.
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