How to travel from Loch Lomond to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Bath is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Bath 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 Carlisle then Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £210($250)
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance663km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Bath

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Bath by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £210 ($250) and will take around 6h 50m.

The distance between Loch Lomond and Bath is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Loch Lomond and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Bath is to take the train which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £210 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Bath. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Carlisle, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Loch Lomond and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 6h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Bath. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Bath

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 50m
£210($250)
hourly677km (421 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£115($135)
on demand663km (412 miles)

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Airports near Bath

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath