The average train between Edinburgh and Balloch Station takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Balloch Station. 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 Edinburgh and Balloch Station. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Balloch Station at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 27m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Balloch Station? 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 Edinburgh to Balloch Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Balloch Station station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Edinburgh to Balloch Station train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Balloch Station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.
Book your Edinburgh to Balloch Station train tickets online with ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Balloch Station is 86.5 km. The road distance is 100 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalmuir hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.