Train Preston to Balloch from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Balloch takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 1m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Hyndland to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...

3h 39m

£51–132

Preston to Balloch train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:09 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 5:32 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 6:02 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 6:33 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:32 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:19 AM → 2:04 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 3:34 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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