The distance between Colchester and Loch Lomond is around 708km (440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Colchester 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 Lomond → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Glasgow Central.
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There are several options for getting from Colchester to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Colchester and Loch Lomond is around 708km (440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Colchester and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, Glasgow Central, Hyndland and Balloch. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Colchester and Loch Lomond. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 6h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 6h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Colchester and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | £215($255) | hourly | 772km (480 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 8h 5m | £130($155) | once daily | 782km (486 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | £125($145) | on demand | 708km (440 miles) |
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The following major airports near Loch Lomond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.