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How to get fromAmbleside to Fort Williamby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Rail Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    7h 19m
    £57–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    9h 16m
    £31–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    9h 2m
    £93–207

  4. Drive 237.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ambleside to Fort Williamcar car 237.6 mi
    4h 29m
    £58–84

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    8h 1m
    £76–144

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    9h 1m
    £59–102

Ambleside to Fort William by bus and train

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Fort William via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 16m.

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