The average train between Durham and Balloch takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 hourly between Durham and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Balloch at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Balloch station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Durham to Balloch train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Balloch train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Balloch station.
Book your Durham to Balloch train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Durham and Balloch is 233.6 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Balloch via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 7m.