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How to get fromPreston to Loch Lomondby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Loch Lomond by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Partick to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    3h 47m
    £66–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915 / ...
    5h 18m
    £28–93

  3. Drive 201.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Ballochcar car 201.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £50–71

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Hotel car parkbus bus
    5h 50m
    £65–165

  5. Bus via Balloch

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    5h 52m
    £47–103

Preston to Loch Lomond by train and bus

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Preston to Loch Lomond.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Balloch via Glasgow Central, Bothwell Street, Bus Station, and Partick in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hotel car park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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