How to travel from Loch Lomond to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Perth is around 106km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

2 routes found

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

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
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First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance106km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Perth

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Perth by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Perth is around 106km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Loch Lomond and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Perth is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Perth. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Perth. 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 2h 10m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Loch Lomond and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Perth. We recommend that you drive to Perth. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and then to Perth. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Perth. The distance is around 106km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £44 ($52).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Perth

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£44($52)
hourly143km (89 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£19($22)
on demand106km (66 miles)

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Airports near Perth

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

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Perth
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Perth
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Perth