The average train between Balloch and Ardrossan takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. 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 Dalmuir and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
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 81 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Ardrossan Town via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 30m.