The average train between Perth and Balloch takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Perth 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 Perth and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Perth to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
Book your Perth to Balloch train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Perth and Balloch is 83.2 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 30m.