How to travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Lomond is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Loch LomondEdinburgh Airport (EDI) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Helensburgh Central.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

City Cabs Ltd

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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance103km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Lomond by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Lomond is around 103km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 83km (52 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Lomond is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh Park Station and Helensburgh Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Lomond. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take a taxi to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Loch Lomond from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take a taxi which will take 1h 15m and cost around £150 ($180).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Helensburgh Central. instead which will take 2h 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 103km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

How do I get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Lomond

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Transport options from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£43($51)
hourly115km (72 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
£150($180)
on demand103km (64 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£18($21)
on demand103km (64 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