The distance between Swansea and Loch Lomond is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Swansea 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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Take the train to Crewe then Preston and then to Glasgow Central.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £230 ($275) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Swansea and Loch Lomond is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Swansea and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £230 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe, Preston, Glasgow Central, Charing Cross (Glasgow) and Balloch. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Swansea and Loch Lomond. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swansea and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you drive to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 7h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe then Preston and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 7h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 660km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £230 ($275).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 7h 55m | £230($275) | every 4 hours | 727km (452 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | £115($135) | on demand | 660km (410 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Loch Lomond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.