How to travel from Loch Lomond to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Dover is around 804km (499 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 Dover 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 London Euston and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £240($280)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance804km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Dover

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Dover by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £240 ($280) and will take around 6h 50m.

The distance between Loch Lomond and Dover is around 804km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 683km (425 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Loch Lomond and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Dover is to take the train which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx £240 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £240 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Dover. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Avanti West Coast and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Loch Lomond and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 6h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Dover. The distance is around 804km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £240 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Dover

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 50m
£240($280)
every 3 hours808km (502 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
£140($165)
on demand804km (499 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Loch Lomond and Dover

Train operators

Airports near Dover

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Dover
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Dover
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Dover