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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Balloch
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
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 £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
To travel from Inverness to Balloch you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:354h28Inverness10:03Balloch£1011One-way2 changes- 6:384h54Inverness11:32Balloch£1011One-way2 changes
- 8:424h50Inverness13:32Balloch£1011One-way2 changes
- 9:424h50Inverness14:32Balloch£1011One-way2 changes
- 10:504h43Inverness15:33Balloch£1011One-way2 changes
- 5:354h28Inverness10:03Balloch£1011One-way2 changes
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7:554h37Inverness12:32Balloch£1381One-way2 changes- 10:504h43Inverness15:33Balloch£1011One-way2 changes
- 14:504h43Inverness19:33Balloch£1011One-way2 changes
- 12:484h44Inverness17:32Balloch£1011One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 166 km
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5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m 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 tomorrow, Wednesday 1 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 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 |
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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 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail from Inverness to Balloch trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Balloch from £25. 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Balloch
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 23:55 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:10 - 22:45
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Tulliechewan Road
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