How to travel from Loch Lomond to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Swindon is around 632km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Swindon 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 SwindonLoch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Preston

Take the train to Preston, Birmingham New Street then Bristol Parkway and then to Swindon.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance632km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Swindon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £205 ($245) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Swindon is around 632km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Loch Lomond and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Swindon is to drive which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £205 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Swindon. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, London Euston, Paddington Bishops Bridge Road Little Venice and London Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Loch Lomond and Swindon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Swindon. We recommend that you drive to Swindon. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Swindon. instead which will take 6h 55m.

The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Swindon. The distance is around 632km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £220 ($260).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Swindon

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Swindon

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Preston + 1 similar
6h 45m
£205($245)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Train6h 55m
£220($260)
hourly813km (505 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
£110($130)
on demand632km (392 miles)

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Airports near Swindon

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Swindon
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Swindon
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Swindon