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Preston to Loch Lomond trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Loch Lomond takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 5m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Loch Lomond train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Loch Lomond. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Loch Lomond at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail4h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail4h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail4h 39m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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 Preston to Loch Lomond.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 208.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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