The average train between Girvan and Balloch takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Girvan 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 2 hours between Girvan and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Girvan is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Girvan station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Girvan to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Girvan to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
Book your Girvan to Balloch train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Girvan and Balloch is 86.6 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Girvan to Balloch via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 1m.