Piers · Central Scotland
Balloch Pier railway station
In or near Arden.
Balloch Pier railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balloch Pier, the nearest railway station is Balloch, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the pier is free, but please note that it is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is G83 8QL.
About
Balloch Pier railway station is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balloch Pier railway station was a railway station serving the southern end of Loch Lomond on the northern edge of Balloch, Scotland. In 1960 the North Clyde Line was electrified, with Balloch Pier being electrified at 25 kV 50 Hz AC, using the Class 303 'Blue Train' EMU stock. It was closed on 28 September 1986 as a result of the 1984 Strathclyde Rail Review. The steamer service on Loch Lomond provided by the PS Maid of the Loch had ceased in 1981. Rail services had been provided to connect with sailings. Following closure the station was demolished and there is now a car park on the site.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.0079, -4.5897
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G83 8QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Apr-Oct: Sa,Su 11:00-16:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q4851824 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balloch Pier railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balloch Pier railway station?
- Balloch Pier railway station is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 8QL).
- What is Balloch Pier railway station?
- Balloch Pier railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balloch Pier railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode G83 8QL.
- Is Balloch Pier railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Balloch Pier railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balloch Pier railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 8QL.