The average train between Inverness and Balloch takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Inverness to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Inverness and Balloch is 165.4 km. The road distance is 318 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 22m.