The average train between Balloch and Dunbar takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Balloch to Dunbar. 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 Balloch and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Dunbar station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Balloch to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Balloch to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Balloch to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Balloch and Dunbar is 128.3 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Dunbar via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 46m.