How to travel from Dufftown to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Dufftown and Loch Lomond is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Dufftown 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 LomondDufftown if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Aberdeen and then to Glasgow Queen Street.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
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First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Dufftown and Loch Lomond is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Dufftown and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street and Balloch. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Dufftown and Loch Lomond. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Dufftown and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you drive to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen and then to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Dufftown and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Dufftown to Loch Lomond

Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Loch Lomond

Transport options from Dufftown to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 45m
£90($110)
every 3 hours437km (272 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£43($51)
on demand249km (155 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