The average train between Crewe and Balloch takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Crewe to Balloch. 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 every 3 hours between Crewe and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central 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 Crewe to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Crewe to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Crewe to Balloch train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Crewe and Balloch is 351.3 km. The road distance is 419 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Glasgow Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.