How to travel from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh is around 113km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance113km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh is around 113km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Loch Lomond and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh. 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 1h 45m.

First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Edinburgh. We recommend that you drive to Edinburgh. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and then to Edinburgh. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. The distance is around 113km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Edinburgh

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
£40($47)
hourly119km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£20($24)
on demand113km (71 miles)

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Airports near Edinburgh

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh