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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loch Lomond is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Loch Lomond is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Loch Lomond?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Hotel car park via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Loch Lomond?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Loch Lomond. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Balloch via Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Loch Lomond?

The distance between Cardiff and Loch Lomond is 401 miles. The road distance is 391.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Loch Lomond without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 1m and costs £120 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Cardiff to Loch Lomond, including transfers.

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

Cardiff to Loch Lomond bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

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

Cardiff to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Loch Lomond?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Loch Lomond is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 1m and costs £120 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Loch Lomond bus arrive?

Cardiff to Loch Lomond bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Loch Lomond train arrive?

Cardiff to Loch Lomond train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Loch Lomond?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Loch Lomond is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Cardiff to Loch Lomond.

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

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Where can I stay near Loch Lomond?

There are 885+ hotels available in Loch Lomond.

Cardiff to Loch Lomond - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Loch Lomond by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 1m
£121–314
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Ballochtrain
5h 18m
£52–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus 111
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915 / ...
11h 42m
£57–88
Drive 389.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ballochcar 389.5 mi
7h 22m
£95–138
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
10h 48m
£198–671
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 12m
£61–160
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 11m
£86–272
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
7h 5m
£96–290
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
6h 22m
£148–423

Cardiff to Loch Lomond by train and foot

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8h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Balloch via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Hotel car park via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 42m.

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