How to travel from Loch Lomond to Welshpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Welshpool is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Welshpool 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 Preston then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance497km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Welshpool

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Welshpool by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £155 ($185) and will take around 5h 10m.

The distance between Loch Lomond and Welshpool is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Welshpool is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Welshpool, 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 Welshpool. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Preston, Crewe and Shrewsbury. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Loch Lomond and Welshpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Preston then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Preston then Crewe and then to Shrewsbury. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Welshpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Welshpool. The distance is around 497km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Welshpool

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 10m
£155($185)
every 2 hours515km (320 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£86($100)
on demand497km (309 miles)

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Airports near Welshpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Welshpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool