How to travel from Loch Lomond to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Preston is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Preston 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 PrestonLoch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Preston.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Preston

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Preston by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 3h 15m.

The distance between Loch Lomond and Preston is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Loch Lomond and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Preston is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Preston. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir and Glasgow Central Low Level. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Loch Lomond and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Preston. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Preston

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£105($125)
hourly349km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£59($70)
on demand340km (211 miles)

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Airports near Preston

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston