How to travel from Padstow to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Loch Lomond is around 884km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Padstow 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 Plymouth, Birmingham New Street then Lancaster and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance884km (549 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £275 ($325) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($180).

The distance between Padstow and Loch Lomond is around 884km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)

It takes around 10h 15m to get from Padstow and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx £155 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £275 ($325) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padstow and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Charing Cross (Glasgow) and Balloch. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Padstow and Loch Lomond. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 10h 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 Padstow and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you drive to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 9hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Plymouth, Birmingham New Street then Lancaster and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 10h 15m.

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 Padstow and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 884km (549 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around £275 ($325).

How do I get from Padstow to Loch Lomond

Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Loch Lomond

Transport options from Padstow to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
10h 15m
£275($325)
every 2 hours941km (585 miles)
Drive
9hrs
£155($180)
on demand884km (549 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