The distance between Fort William and Loch Lomond is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Fort William 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 → Fort William if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Arrochar & Tarbet.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Fort William to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).
The distance between Fort William and Loch Lomond is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Fort William and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort William to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Arrochar & Tarbet. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Fort William and Loch Lomond. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Fort William and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you drive to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Arrochar & Tarbet. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Fort William and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 124km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | £45($53) | every 20 mins | 138km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £22($26) | on demand | 124km (77 miles) |
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Caledonian Sleeper
The following major airports near Loch Lomond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.