🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Balloch
3 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 19:40 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Ember | ~50 min | 4 | 06:40 | 19:40 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) |
| 1E | First Greater Glasgow | ~81 min | 2 | 16:54 | 17:35 | Argyle Street (before) |
| E5 | Ember | ~42 min | 1 | 22:50 | 22:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Balloch?
3 routes run directly from Glasgow to Balloch: the E16 (Ember), the 1E (First Greater Glasgow), the E5 (Ember).
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Balloch?
Around 50 minutes on the E16, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Balloch?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the E16) leaves around 06:40 and the last around 19:40. Check the route timetable 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.