The average train between Ardrossan and Balloch takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Balloch? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Ardrossan to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
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The distance between Ardrossan and Balloch is 43.1 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 2h 9m.