How to travel from Exeter to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Loch Lomond is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Exeter 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £235 ($280) and will take around 7h 30m.

The distance between Exeter and Loch Lomond is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Exeter and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £235 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Charing Cross (Glasgow) and Balloch. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Exeter and Loch Lomond. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 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 Exeter and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then Lancaster and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 7h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter 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 7h 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 Exeter and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).

How do I get from Exeter to Loch Lomond

Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Loch Lomond

Transport options from Exeter to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 30m
£235($280)
hourly780km (485 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
£130($155)
on demand756km (470 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