How to travel from Dartmoor National Park to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond is around 799km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park 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 LomondDartmoor National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Lancaster and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance799km (497 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £245 ($290) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond is around 799km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £245 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sherberton Dunna Bridge, Newton Abbot Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Charing Cross (Glasgow) and Balloch. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond. Trains depart hourly and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you drive to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 8h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then Lancaster and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 9h 20m.

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 Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 799km (497 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).

How do I get from Dartmoor National Park to Loch Lomond

Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Loch Lomond

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
9h 20m
£245($290)
once a week844km (524 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
£140($165)
on demand799km (497 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