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.
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.



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4h 8m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road station and arriving at Glasgow Central station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Manchester to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
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The distance between Manchester and Loch Lomond is 326.6 km. The road distance is 375 km.
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.