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How to get fromAlnwick to Fort Williamby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Alnwick to Fort William by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    6h 50m
    £42–75

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    7h
    £28–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    7h
    £89–178

  4. Drive  211.5 mi

    1. Drive from Alnwick to Fort Williamcar car 211.5 mi
    4h 17m
    £53–76

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 15m
    £114–256

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    8h 7m
    £49–73

Alnwick to Fort William by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Retail Park to Fort William Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Fort William via Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h.

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