What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Preston is to bus which costs £28 - £95 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Lomond and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Lomond to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Hotel car park and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Lomond and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Preston. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Preston via Hyndland and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Preston?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Preston is 211 miles. The road distance is 203.1 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Lomond to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Loch Lomond to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Loch Lomond to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Preston bus from?

Loch Lomond to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Preston train from?

Loch Lomond to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.

Train or bus from Loch Lomond to Preston?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Preston is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £95 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Preston bus arrive?

Loch Lomond to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Preston train arrive?

Loch Lomond to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hyndland station.

Can I drive from Loch Lomond to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Lomond to Preston is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Loch Lomond to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Loch Lomond to Preston?

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Loch Lomond to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Loch Lomond to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Hyndlandtrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 42m
£63–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 49m
£29–95
Drive 201.9 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Prestoncar 201.9 mi
3h 27m
£50–71
Bus via Balloch
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
6h 26m
£43–104

Loch Lomond to Preston by train

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Distance: 209.5 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Preston via Hyndland, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 49m.

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