How to travel from Loch Lomond to Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Carlisle and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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Drive

Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance565km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Stratford-upon-Avon

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £155 ($185) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Stratford-upon-Avon is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Loch Lomond and Stratford-upon-Avon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Stratford-upon-Avon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £155 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Stratford-upon-Avon. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Carlisle, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Loch Lomond and Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Stratford-upon-Avon. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 6h 5m.

The closest major airport to Stratford-upon-Avon is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Stratford-upon-Avon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Stratford-upon-Avon

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Stratford-upon-Avon

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Stratford-upon-Avon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 5m
£155($185)
hourly555km (345 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£100($115)
on demand565km (351 miles)

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Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

The following major airports near Stratford-upon-Avon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Stratford-upon-Avon