The average train between Balloch and Inverness takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Balloch to Inverness. 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 every 3 hours between Balloch and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Inverness at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Balloch to Inverness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Inverness station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Balloch to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Balloch to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Balloch to Inverness train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Balloch and Inverness is 165.4 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 5h 39m.