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Preston to Balloch trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Balloch takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 50m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
3h 44m
£58–125

Preston to Balloch train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Balloch via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 44m.

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