The average train between Balloch and Ardrossan takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Balloch to Ardrossan. 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 Balloch and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 53m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Balloch to Ardrossan? 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 Balloch to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Balloch to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Balloch to Ardrossan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
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The distance between Balloch and Ardrossan is 43.1 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Ardrossan Town via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 29m.