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.
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.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Loch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and then to Edinburgh.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 45m | £40($47) | hourly | 119km (74 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £20($24) | on demand | 113km (71 miles) |
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Caledonian Sleeper
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