The average train between Gourock and Balloch takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is an hourly train service from Gourock 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 Gourock and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gourock is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gourock to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Gourock station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Gourock to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Gourock station.
Gourock to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
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The distance between Gourock and Balloch is 15.6 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Gourock to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 2h 1m.
