The average train between Loch Lomond and Saltcoats takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Loch Lomond to Saltcoats. 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 Loch Lomond and Saltcoats. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Lomond is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Saltcoats at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Loch Lomond station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Loch Lomond to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Loch Lomond to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Saltcoats station.
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The distance between Loch Lomond and Saltcoats is 51.4 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Saltcoats via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 59m.