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Edinburgh to Balloch Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Edinburgh to Balloch? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as IDR 532,465, with average prices for this route around IDR 532,465.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:00 2h 2m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	08:02 Balloch Central	Find Tickets
06:18 2h 14m, Changes required Edinburgh Park	08:32 Balloch Central	Find Tickets
06:48 2h 11m, Changes required Edinburgh Park	08:59 Balloch Central	Find Tickets
07:30 2h 3m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	09:33 Balloch Central	Find Tickets
08:00 2h 3m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	10:03 Balloch Central	Find Tickets
08:30 2h 2m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	10:32 Paris	Find Tickets

Edinburgh to Balloch Train Route Details

First train

04:50

Last train

22:15

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

Balloch

Journey time

1h 42m

Distance

87 km

Price

IDR 532,465*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Balloch

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh to Balloch can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh to Balloch, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Balloch ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Edinburgh to Balloch more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Balloch train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Edinburgh to Balloch Train prices and times

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