How to travel from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Aberdeen is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen 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 Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and then to Aberdeen.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Aberdeen is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Loch Lomond and Aberdeen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Loch Lomond and Aberdeen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Loch Lomond and Aberdeen. We recommend that you drive to Aberdeen. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and then to Aberdeen. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) 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 Loch Lomond and Aberdeen. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Aberdeen

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£66($78)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£42($50)
on demand244km (152 miles)

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Airports near Aberdeen

The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen