The average train between Balloch and York takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Balloch to York. 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 York. 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 York at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to York. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at York station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Balloch to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Balloch to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Balloch to York train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Balloch and York is 318.6 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to York via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 23m.