The average train between Windermere and Balloch takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere 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 Windermere and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Balloch at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Windermere to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Balloch station.
Book your Windermere to Balloch train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Windermere and Balloch is 209.5 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Balloch via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 4h 3m.