Bus from Dumbarton to Balloch (West Dunbartonshire)
9 direct routes · 23–34 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 22:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Balloch (West Dunbartonshire) as of 04:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dumbarton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
Times are for the first boarding point in Dumbarton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 206 bus, 204 bus, 205 bus, 915 bus, 926 bus, 976 bus, E5 bus or E16 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dumbarton to Balloch?
9 routes run directly from Dumbarton to Balloch: the 206 (First Greater Glasgow), the 204 (First Greater Glasgow), the 205 (First Greater Glasgow), the 915 (Scottish Citylink), the 926 (Scottish Citylink), the 976 (Scottish Citylink), the E5 (Ember), the E16 (Ember), the 1E (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 206, 38 times each weekday — board at St Mary's Way (before) and get off at Dalvait Road (before), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dumbarton to Balloch?
Between 23 minutes on the 205 and 34 on the 206, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bonhill, Alexandria on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dumbarton to Balloch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 22:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dumbarton to Balloch?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.