The average train between Cardiff and Loch Lomond takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Loch Lomond. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Loch Lomond at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Loch Lomond station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Cardiff to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Cardiff to Loch Lomond train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Cardiff and Loch Lomond is 520.3 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Balloch via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 8m.