The average train between Galashiels and Balloch takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Galashiels 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 Galashiels and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Balloch station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Galashiels to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
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The distance between Galashiels and Balloch is 118.8 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Balloch via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 10m.