The average train between Cardonald and Balloch takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Cardonald 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 Cardonald and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardonald is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Govan Bus Station and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardonald 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 Cardonald to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Cardonald station and arriving at Balloch station via Balloch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Cardonald to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Partick station.
Cardonald to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
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The distance between Cardonald and Balloch is 22.4 km. The road distance is 38 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Partick to Balloch hourly. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 43 min.