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Manchester to Loch Lomond trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Loch Lomond takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

5h 1m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Loch Lomond train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Loch Lomond. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Loch Lomond at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail4h 36m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 34m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail4h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail4h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail4h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail4h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 40m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail4h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Loch Lomond.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 240 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Balloch via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 4h 52m.

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