Major transport hubs for Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park include Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central railway stations, Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow (GLA) and Edinburgh (EDI) international airports. Balloch is a key train station directly on the southern edge of Loch Lomond.
Direct ScotRail services operate from Glasgow Queen Street to Balloch, taking approximately 50 minutes and running frequently. The scenic West Highland Line, also from Glasgow Queen Street, stops at Arrochar & Tarbet (about 1 hour 20 minutes) and Ardlui (around 1 hour 30 minutes). Fares from Glasgow typically range from £7-£8. From Edinburgh, travelers connect at Glasgow Queen Street, with total journey times to Balloch around 2 hours 5 minutes, costing between £24-£85.
Scottish Citylink offers direct services from Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station to various park locations like Balloch, Luss, and Tarbet, with journeys to Balloch taking about 45 minutes and costing £6-£9. From Edinburgh, bus travel usually involves a transfer at Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, with a total travel time to Loch Lomond around 2 hours 20 minutes and costs from £6-£17. A pilot 'Trossachs Explorer' bus service runs seasonally (July-September 2024) connecting Aberfoyle and Callander, with a Day Saver ticket at £5.95 for adults.
Driving offers flexibility, with the journey from Glasgow to the southern parts of the park taking approximately 30-40 minutes via the A82. From Edinburgh, the drive typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours. Car rental is available at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports, with daily rates averaging £35-£92.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is under 30 minutes by road to the National Park, while Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is approximately 1 hour by road. Both airports offer car rental facilities.
Seasonal Waterbus services on Loch Lomond connect various villages and islands, including Balloch, Balmaha, Luss, Rowardennan, and Tarbet.
At TFA Travel we believe in travel for all. Our mission is to enable people to explore the world as easily as possible without having to pay a travel agent a huge commission.
Our typical audience are those that want to see something new and get involved with authentic experiences of a country. Whether you are a backpacker, solo traveller, solo female traveller, straight or LGBTQ+ couple, family, you will find local and authentic experiences here.
