There are 6 ways to get from Alnwick to Fort William by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
6h 52m£30–48Train
- Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain
7h£90–178Drive 211.5 mi
- Drive from Alnwick to Fort Williamcar 211.5 mi
4h 17m£53–76Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 36m£114–246Bus, train via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 473
- Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus
8h 57mBus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 473
- Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain
9h 22m
Alnwick to Fort William by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Fort William is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Fort William is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Alnwick to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Alnmouth and arriving at Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Alnwick and Fort William is 236 miles. The road distance is 212.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs £29 - £50.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Alnwick to Fort William, including transfers.
Alnwick to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.
Alnwick to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Alnmouth station.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Fort William is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £180 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Retail Park to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Fort William via Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £65–160
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £65–160
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £65–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Alnwick to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Alnwick to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Fort William is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Alnwick to Fort William.
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