The average train between Balloch and Leith takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Balloch to Leith. 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 Leith. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Leith at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Leith. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Balloch to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Balloch to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Balloch and Leith is 87.6 km. The road distance is 104 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.