How to travel from Swindon to Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Loch Lomond is around 632km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon 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.

👋 Also check out Loch LomondSwindon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Bristol Parkway

Take the train to Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street then Preston and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Loch Lomond.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance632km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Loch Lomond

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Loch Lomond by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £205 ($245) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Swindon and Loch Lomond is around 632km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Swindon and Loch Lomond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Loch Lomond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £205 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Loch Lomond. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Loch Lomond. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Euston Station, Glasgow Central, Hyndland and Balloch. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Swindon and Loch Lomond. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Swindon and Loch Lomond. We recommend that you drive to Loch Lomond. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Loch Lomond. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 6h 45m.

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 Swindon and Loch Lomond. The distance is around 632km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Loch Lomond is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £220 ($260).

How do I get from Swindon to Loch Lomond

Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Loch Lomond

Transport options from Swindon to Loch Lomond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bristol Parkway + 2 similar
6h 30m
£205($245)
every 2 hours705km (438 miles)
Train6h 45m
£220($260)
hourly811km (504 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa9h 15m
£230($270)
twice daily814km (506 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
£110($130)
on demand632km (393 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