The distance between Inverness and Loch Lomond is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Inverness 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 → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Perth and then to Glasgow Queen Street.
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There are several options for getting from Inverness to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Inverness and Loch Lomond is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Inverness and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth, Glasgow Queen Street and Balloch. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Inverness and Loch Lomond. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Inverness and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you drive to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Perth and then to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Inverness and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 35m | £74($87) | every 2 hours | 331km (206 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £41($48) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
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LNER
The following major airports near Loch Lomond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.