The average train between Kilmarnock and Balloch takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Kilmarnock to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Balloch train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Balloch is 43.9 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Balloch via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 15m.