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The average train between Penrith and Balloch takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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.

3h 9m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Penrith to Balloch train times

Trains run hourly between Penrith and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail2h 53m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail2h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penrith to Balloch? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 137.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 2h 46m.

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