How to travel from Loch Lomond to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Leeds is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

2 routes found

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Leeds by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £150 ($175) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £69 ($82).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Leeds is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Loch Lomond and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Leeds is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £69 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £150 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Leeds. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and LNER run train services between Loch Lomond and Leeds. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 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 Leeds. We recommend that you drive to Leeds. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Leeds. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Leeds

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
£150($175)
every 2 hours485km (302 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£69($82)
on demand398km (247 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds