The average train between Loch Lomond and Preston takes 3h 45m 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.
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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Preston. However, there are services departing from Loch Lomond station and arriving at Preston station via Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Loch Lomond to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Loch Lomond to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Loch Lomond to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Loch Lomond and Preston is 285 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Preston via Hyndland, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 41m.