The average train between Balloch and Johnstone takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Balloch to Johnstone. 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 Johnstone. 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 Johnstone at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Johnstone station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Balloch to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Balloch to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Johnstone station.
Book your Balloch to Johnstone train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Balloch and Johnstone is 19.8 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Johnstone via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 18m.