Train Manchester to Balloch from £93 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Balloch takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

5h 4m
Duration: 240 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 53m

£59–157

Manchester to Balloch train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Balloch at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

11:24 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 4:32 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
12:24 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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