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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Balloch
Cheapest price
£99
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Balloch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Balloch will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
To travel from Inverness to Balloch you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:354h28Inverness10:03Balloch£991One-way2 changes- 6:384h54Inverness11:32Balloch£991One-way2 changes
- 8:424h50Inverness13:32Balloch£991One-way2 changes
- 9:424h50Inverness14:32Balloch£991One-way2 changes
- 10:504h43Inverness15:33Balloch£991One-way2 changes
- 5:354h28Inverness10:03Balloch£991One-way2 changes
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7:554h37Inverness12:32Balloch£1361One-way2 changes- 10:504h43Inverness15:33Balloch£991One-way2 changes
- 14:504h43Inverness19:33Balloch£991One-way2 changes
- 12:484h44Inverness17:32Balloch£991One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Inverness to Balloch
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Balloch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £117.
Distance: 166 km
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£38 Average Price | £117 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Inverness to Balloch train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Balloch trains for today, Wednesday 1 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:50 Inverness | 4h43 | 19:33 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 15:44 Inverness | 4h48 | 20:32 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 17:25 Inverness | 5h07 | 22:32 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 18:52 Inverness | 4h40 | 23:32 Balloch | 2 changes | |
 | 20:45 Inverness | 10h48 | 7:33 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 5:35 Inverness | 4h28 | 10:03 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 6:38 Inverness | 4h54 | 11:32 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 7:55 Inverness | 4h37 | 12:32 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 8:42 Inverness | 4h50 | 13:32 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 9:42 Inverness | 4h50 | 14:32 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 10:50 Inverness | 4h43 | 15:33 Balloch | 2 changes | |
| 12:48 Inverness | 4h44 | 17:32 Balloch | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Balloch
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Trains from Inverness to Balloch run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 4h 44m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 18:52 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Inverness to Balloch trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Balloch from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Balloch train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Balloch by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Balloch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Balloch
Most Inverness to Balloch trains use the Inverness to Balloch station pair. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Balloch train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Inverness station do trains to Balloch leave from?
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Balloch station do trains from Inverness arrive at?
Getting to Balloch from Balloch city centre
Balloch train station facilities and services
Balloch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Balloch.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Balloch.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Balloch. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Balloch: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Balloch: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Balloch: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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