The average train between Prestwick and Balloch takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Prestwick to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
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The distance between Prestwick and Balloch is 56.3 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 2h 7m.