The average train between Balloch and Kilmarnock takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Balloch to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Balloch to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Balloch to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Balloch to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Balloch and Kilmarnock is 43.9 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Kilmarnock via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 11m.