Bus from Glasgow to Balloch (West Dunbartonshire)
6 direct routes · about 84 min · first bus 16:54, last bus 17:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Balloch (West Dunbartonshire) as of 18:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 915 | Scottish Citylink | ~45 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 06:40 | 18:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Clydebank & Dumbarton |
| 976 | Scottish Citylink | ~45 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:20 | 17:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Clydebank & Dumbarton |
| 926 | Scottish Citylink | ~27 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 06:26 | 18:23 | Anniesland Cross (before) | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Clydebank & Dumbarton |
| E16 | Ember | ~50 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:40 | 19:40 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Paisley & Dumbarton |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · E5, 1E
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E5 | Ember | ~57 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:05 | 17:05 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Paisley & Dumbarton |
| 1E | First Greater Glasgow | ~84 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:54 | 17:35 | Argyle Street (before) | Balloch Bus Terminus (at Stop 1) | Clydebank, Bowling, Milton, Dumbarton, Bonhill & Jamestown |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 915 bus, 976 bus, 926 bus, E16 bus, E5 bus or 1E bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Balloch?
6 routes run directly from Glasgow to Balloch: the 915 (Scottish Citylink), the 976 (Scottish Citylink), the 926 (Scottish Citylink), the E16 (Ember), the E5 (Ember), the 1E (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 915, 7 times each weekday — board at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) and get off at Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Balloch?
Around 84 minutes on the 1E, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Clydebank, Dumbarton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Balloch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 16:54 and the last around 17:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow 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.