The average train between Fort William and Balloch takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 4 times a day between Fort William and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Balloch station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Fort William to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.
Book your Fort William to Balloch train tickets online with ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Fort William and Balloch is 96.2 km. The road distance is 189 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Fort William to Dalmuir 3 times a day. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.