How to travel from Loch Lomond to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and London is around 684km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 45m.

2 routes found

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
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Drive

Drive to London Paddington.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance689km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and London

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to London by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £195 ($230) and will take around 5h 45m.

The distance between Loch Lomond and London is around 684km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (370 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Loch Lomond and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to London is to take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £195 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and London. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Charing Cross (Glasgow) and Glasgow Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Avanti West Coast run train services between Loch Lomond and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 London. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 689km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and London

Transport options from Loch Lomond to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 45m
£195($230)
hourly684km (425 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
£120($140)
on demand689km (428 miles)

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London