The average train between Preston and Balloch takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. 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.
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 9:42 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Preston to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Balloch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Preston to Balloch train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Balloch is 276.5 km. The road distance is 336 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.
