The average train between London and Balloch takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Balloch at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Balloch. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
London to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your London to Balloch train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Balloch is 579 km. The road distance is 672 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week.