How to travel from Oxford to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Loch Lomond is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Oxford to Loch Lomond 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 Birmingham New Street then Lancaster and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £195($235)
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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance628km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £195 ($235) and will take around 6h 20m.

The distance between Oxford and Loch Lomond is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Oxford and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx £195 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £195 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Charing Cross (Glasgow) and Balloch. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Oxford and Loch Lomond. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Oxford and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then Lancaster and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then Lancaster and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Loch Lomond is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Loch Lomond. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Oxford and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 628km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £195 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Loch Lomond

Transport options from Oxford to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 20m
£195($235)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£110($130)
on demand628km (390 miles)

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Airports near Loch Lomond

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Loch Lomond
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Loch Lomond
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Loch Lomond