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Edinburgh (Waverley) to Balloch by train
It takes an average of 3h 49m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Balloch by train, over a distance of around 54 miles (87 km). There are normally 61 trains per day traveling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Balloch and tickets for this journey start from $32.41 when you book in advance.
| First train | 3:50 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:42 pm | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Balloch | |
| Journey time | From 1h 42m | |
| Distance | 54 miles (87 km) | |
| Frequency | 61 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $32.41 | |
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Traveling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Balloch by train
Looking to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Balloch by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 49 minutes to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Balloch by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 42 minutes though. You'll usually find 61 trains per day running along the 87 km route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Balloch, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Balloch start from $32.41 when you book in advance, so start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Balloch by train, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times.
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The price of train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Balloch starts at $32.41 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
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