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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Loch Lomond is to bus which costs £26 - £95 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Loch Lomond is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Loch Lomond?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hotel car park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Loch Lomond?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Balloch via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Preston to Loch Lomond?

The distance between Preston and Loch Lomond is 211 miles. The road distance is 202.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Loch Lomond without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Preston to Loch Lomond, including transfers.

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

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

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

Preston to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Loch Lomond?

The best way to get from Preston to Loch Lomond is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £95 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Preston to Loch Lomond bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Loch Lomond train arrive?

Preston to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Loch Lomond?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Loch Lomond is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Preston to Loch Lomond.

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

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Preston to Loch Lomond - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
3h 44m
£56–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915 / ...
5h 19m
£26–95
Drive 201.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ballochcar 201.7 mi
3h 28m
£51–73
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Hotel car parkbus
5h 51m
£60–153
Bus via Balloch
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
5h 51m
£45–103

Preston to Loch Lomond by train and foot

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.2 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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 and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hotel car park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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