The average train between Greenock and Balloch takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Greenock 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 Greenock and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Greenock to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.
Greenock to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
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The distance between Greenock and Balloch is 12.9 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Balloch via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h.