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Carlisle to Fort William buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Fort William takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 11m. There is at least one bus per day from Carlisle to Fort William. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 13m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Carlisle to Fort William bus times

Buses run once daily between Carlisle and Fort William. The service departs Carlisle at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Fort William at 11:15:00. All services require a transfer at Glasgow and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusEmber5h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Fort William? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Fort William.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Fort William Bus Station via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 40m.

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