The average train between Balloch and Manchester takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Balloch to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Manchester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Balloch to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Balloch to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Balloch to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Balloch and Manchester is 318.2 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Manchester Oxford Road via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 31m.