The average train between Edinburgh and Balloch takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Edinburgh to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
Book your Edinburgh to Balloch train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Balloch is 86.2 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 6m.
