There are 6 ways to get from Alnwick to Fort William by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Edinburgh
best- Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
7h£31–61Train
- Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 14m£91–163Drive 211.5 mi
- Drive from Alnwick to Fort Williamcar 211.5 mi
4h 17m£52–75Train, 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 40m£109–248Bus
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
7h 4m£37–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 7m£67–121
Alnwick to Fort William by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Fort William is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Fort William is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Fort William via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Alnwick and Fort William is 226 miles. The road distance is 212.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Fort William without a car is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 7h and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 7h 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 via Edinburgh which takes 7h and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Retail Park to Fort William via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Fort William via Alnmouth and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–190
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–190
- 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
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Alnwick to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, 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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