The average train between Irvine and Balloch takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Irvine 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 Irvine and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Irvine to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
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The distance between Irvine and Balloch is 43 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 1h 53m.