Manchester to Balloch Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Balloch takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. 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 11m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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4h 52m

£56–130

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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:37 PM → 7:33 AM
Arrives next day
10h 56m • 3 changes
11:36 PM → 8:32 AM
Arrives next day
8h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 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 Friday, October 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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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:28 AM → 2:33 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:33 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.