The average train between Bolton and Loch Lomond takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Loch Lomond. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and Loch Lomond. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Loch Lomond at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bolton to Loch Lomond? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Loch Lomond station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Bolton to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Bolton to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Balloch station.
Book your Bolton to Loch Lomond train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Loch Lomond is 310.7 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Balloch via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 41m.