The average train between Balloch and Dumfries takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Balloch to Dumfries. 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 3 hours between Balloch and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Dumfries station via Dumfries. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Balloch to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Balloch to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
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The distance between Balloch and Dumfries is 120.4 km. The road distance is 162 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 48m.