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Loch Lomond to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Loch Lomond and Preston takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Loch Lomond to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 47m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Balloch to Hyndlandtrain train Balloch - Airdrie / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 40m
£47–122

Loch Lomond to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Loch Lomond and Preston. 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 Preston at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Hyndland and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 46m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 19m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 19m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Loch Lomond to Preston? 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.

Map of how to get from Loch Lomond to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Balloch to Preston via Hyndland, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 40m.

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