The average train between Linwood and Balloch takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Linwood 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 Linwood and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linwood is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Balloch at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Linwood to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Linwood station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Linwood to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Johnstone station.
Linwood to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
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The distance between Linwood and Balloch is 18.1 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Johnstone to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 1h 35m.