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Trains from Greenock Central (GKC) to Balloch (BHC)

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33

train journeys
per day

7

miles (12 kms)

1hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

05:28 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

1

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Greenock Central (GKC) to Balloch (BHC)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Greenock Central and Balloch , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Greenock Central to Balloch is approximately 7 miles (12 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 17 mins.

ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Greenock Central and Balloch.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Greenock Central to Balloch. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 52 mins.

Journeys from Greenock Central to Balloch Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:28
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    07:33
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:04
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    08:02
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:29
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    08:32
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:04
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    08:59
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:39
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    09:33
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:11
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:03
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:34
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    10:32
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:04
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    11:02
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:34
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    11:32
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:04
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:02
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:34
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:32
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:04
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    13:02
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:34
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:04
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:03
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:34
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    14:32
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:04
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    15:03
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:34
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    15:32
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:04
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    16:02
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:34
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    16:32
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:04
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    17:02
    Greenock Central
    Balloch
    Greenock Central to Balloch

About Greenock Central Station

Station name Greenock Central (GKC)
Address Greenock Central station, Station Avenue, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA15 1DH
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:20 - 20:34
Saturday 07:20 - 20:34
Sunday 09:20 - 17:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Balloch Station

Station name Balloch (BHC)
Address Balloch station, Balloch Road, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, G83 8SS
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 23:55
Saturday 05:55 - 23:55
Sunday 08:10 - 22:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Greenock Central and Balloch

The travel time between Greenock Central and Balloch by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Greenock Central and Balloch vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

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Amenities on trains between Greenock Central and Balloch can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Greenock Central & Balloch. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Greenock Central and Balloch.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Greenock Central and Balloch, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.