How to travel from Reading to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Reading and Loch Lomond is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Reading 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 London Paddington and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance668km (415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Reading to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £215 ($255) and will take around 6h 15m.

The distance between Reading and Loch Lomond is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Reading and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reading to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £215 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Euston Square station, Glasgow Central, Charing Cross (Glasgow) and Balloch. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and Avanti West Coast run train services between Reading and Loch Lomond. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 Reading and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 6h 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 Reading and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 668km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).

How do I get from Reading to Loch Lomond

Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Loch Lomond

Transport options from Reading to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 15m
£215($255)
hourly745km (463 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
£115($135)
on demand668km (415 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