The average train between Balloch and Leith takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. 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 10:44 PM which arrives into Leith at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 1h 51m. 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 Balloch station and arriving at Leith station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Balloch to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Balloch to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Balloch to Leith train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Balloch and Leith is 87.6 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 52m.