The average train between East Kilbride and Balloch takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Balloch. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
East Kilbride to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
Book your East Kilbride to Balloch train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between East Kilbride and Balloch is 36.6 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 1h 53m.