Carlisle to Balloch Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Balloch takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

2h 55m
Duration: 119 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Dalmuirtrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...

2h 29m

£30–75

Carlisle to Balloch train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:34 AM → 2:33 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 3:34 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 5:34 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.