The average train between Loch Lomond and Manchester takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Loch Lomond to Manchester. 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 Loch Lomond and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Lomond is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Hyndland and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Loch Lomond to Manchester? 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 Loch Lomond to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Loch Lomond station and arriving at Manchester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Loch Lomond to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Loch Lomond to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Loch Lomond to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Loch Lomond and Manchester is 326.6 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Manchester Piccadilly via Hyndland, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 46m.