The average train between Liverpool and Balloch takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Balloch at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Balloch? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Balloch station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Liverpool to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Liverpool to Balloch train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Balloch is 306.1 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Balloch via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 4h 57m.