The average train between Aberdeen and Balloch takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Balloch. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Aberdeen to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
Book your Aberdeen to Balloch train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Aberdeen and Balloch is 197.8 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 53m.