The average train between Balloch and Montrose takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Balloch to Montrose. 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 Montrose. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Montrose at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Montrose station via Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Balloch to Montrose train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Balloch to Montrose train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Montrose station.
Book your Balloch to Montrose train tickets online with ScotRail and SPT Subway.
The distance between Balloch and Montrose is 152 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Montrose via Partick, Partick SPT Subway Station, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 47m.