Fares & Tickets

Travel affordably across Central and West Scotland—from local towns to scenic rural getaways.

Whether you're exploring the countryside around Balloch, Alexandria, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Luss and into Loch Lomond, Callander, Aberfoyle, Stirling and the Trossachs, we offer flexible, great-value ticket options for day trips, walkers, and tourists alike.

We also serve key urban routes connecting Kirkintilloch, Clydebank, and Glasgow, providing reliable, accessible transport for commuters, students, and local residents.

🚌 Tickets Available On the Bus

Buy these directly from the driver using cash or contactless. You must have exact fare as we don't give change unfortunately.

Local Travel:

• Adult Single – One-way trip – From £1.50
• Adult Return – Two journeys (same day) – Available on Service 84, 305, 306, 309 & 340
• Child Single* – One-way trip – From £1.50  

*5 to 15 years old are half the adult fare rounded to the nearest 5p (minimum £1.50)

🏞️ Loch Lomond Tickets

Valid on Services 305, 306 & 309

For scenic journeys through Alexandria, Balloch, Luss, Helensburgh, Balmaha, Drymen and nearby areas.

Available ticket options:

• Adult Single – One-way trip – £3.75
• Adult Return – Two journeys – £7.00
  
• 10 Journey Adult – Flexible for 10 trips – £30.00 (Not available on bus)

These tickets are all available to buy on our website/myTrip.

🆕 Trossachs Explorer Tickets

Valid on the TEX (Trossachs Explorer) service from Monday 7th July

Discover one of Scotland’s most scenic bus journeys with our dedicated Trossachs Explorer (TEX) service in partnership with Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. Running through Drymen, Aberfoyle, Duke’s Pass, Lock Katrine, and Callander, and surrounding areas this service is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and visitors to the Trossachs.

Available ticket options:

• 1 Day Adult – Unlimited travel on day of activation – £6.00
• 1 Day Child – Unlimited travel on day of activation - £3.50
• 1 Day Student – Unlimited travel on day of activation. Requires ID – £5.65
• 1 Day Group – Unlimited travel on day of activation for up-to maximum of 5 Adults or Children (which can be mixed) – £16.00
  
• 7 Days Adult – Unlimited travel for 7 days from day of activation – £25.00

No need to pre-book – just hop on board and explore!

These tickets are all available to buy on the bus & our website/myTrip.

🌄 Loch Lomond & Trossachs Explorer Tickets

Valid on Services 207, 305, 306, 309 & TEX (Trossachs Explorer)

BEST VALUE! Combine both Loch Lomond & The Trossachs tickets for exploring Alexandria, Balloch, Lomond Shores, Luss, Helensburgh, Balmaha, Drymen, Aberfoyle, Duke's Pass, Loch Katrine, Callander, and surrounding areas.

Available ticket options:

• 1 Day Adult – Unlimited travel on day of activation – £9.50
• 1 Day Child – Unlimited travel on day of activation - £5.00
• 1 Day Student – Unlimited travel on day of activation. Requires ID – £8.00
• 1 Day Group – Unlimited travel on day of activation for up-to maximum of 5 Adults or Children (which can be mixed) – £25.00
  
• 7 Days Adult – Unlimited travel for 7 days from day of activation – £35.00

These tickets are all available to buy on the bus & our website/myTrip.

📱 Tickets Available on the myTrip App & our website

Use the myTrip app to purchase and activate digital tickets from your phone. You van even purchased on our website and get sent to your phone via the myTrip app. Gifting also available!

Click here to see tickets options and to purchase!

🎓 Concessions & Free Travel

You may be eligible for free travel on McColl’s services through Scotland's national schemes:

• Under 22s travel free with a National Entitlement Card or Young Scot card
  
• Over 60s and eligible disabled passengers also travel free with a Scottish NEC card
  

👉 Apply online at getyournec.scot
You must tap your NEC card on the reader each time you board.

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