The average train between Balloch and Edinburgh takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Balloch to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Balloch to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
Balloch to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Balloch to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Balloch and Edinburgh is 86.2 km. The road distance is 100 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.
