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Manchester to Balloch trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Balloch takes 4h 56m 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.

4h 56m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train
4h 57m
£79–156

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 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Balloch via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 57m.

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