How to travel from Barnstaple to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Loch Lomond is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Loch Lomond by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Loch LomondBarnstaple if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street then Preston and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance784km (487 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £240 ($285) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Barnstaple and Loch Lomond is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Barnstaple and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £240 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Hyndland and Balloch. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Barnstaple and Loch Lomond. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barnstaple and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you drive to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 8hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street then Preston and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 8h 30m.

The closest major airport to Loch Lomond is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Loch Lomond. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 784km (487 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around £240 ($285).

How do I get from Barnstaple to Loch Lomond

Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Loch Lomond

Transport options from Barnstaple to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
8h 30m
£240($285)
every 2 hours842km (523 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids11hrs
£280($330)
once a week1,000km (621 miles)
Drive
8hrs
£135($160)
on demand784km (487 miles)

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Airports near Loch Lomond

The following major airports near Loch Lomond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Loch Lomond
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Loch Lomond
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Loch Lomond