The average train between Swindon and Balloch takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 every 4 hours between Swindon and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Balloch at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Balloch station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Swindon to Balloch train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Balloch train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Swindon to Balloch train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Balloch is 527.3 km. The road distance is 645 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Balloch via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 8h 32m.