The average train between Cheltenham and Loch Lomond takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 2 hours between Cheltenham and Loch Lomond. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Loch Lomond at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Loch Lomond station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Cheltenham to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Cheltenham to Loch Lomond train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Loch Lomond is 493.4 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Balloch via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 7h 18m.