The average train between South Queensferry and Balloch takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from South Queensferry is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Balloch at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Queensferry to Balloch. However, there are services departing from South Queensferry station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
South Queensferry to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
South Queensferry to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Balloch station.
Book your South Queensferry to Balloch train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between South Queensferry and Balloch is 73.5 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Dalmeny to Balloch via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 26m.