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How to get fromJohnstone to Loch Lomondby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Johnstone to Loch Lomond by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Johnstone to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Hyndland to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    1h 34m
    £11–20

  2. Drive  19.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Johnstone to Ballochcar car 19.6 mi
    23 min
    £5–7

  3. Line 757 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stop 3 Central Road to French Streetbus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    2h 7m
    £15–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Johnstone to Ballochtaxi taxi 19.6 mi
    23 min
    £90–110

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Tarbetbus bus Ember
    2h 27m
    £23–29

Johnstone to Loch Lomond by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Johnstone to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Glasgow Airport to Tarbet every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 46 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 4 times a day.

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