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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    8h 11m
    £93–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    10h 4m
    £37–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    9h 58m
    £102–193

  4. Drive  290.8 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Fort Williamcar car 290.8 mi
    5h 29m
    £73–105

  5. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    9h 7m
    £91–218

  6. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 27m
    £114–253

Burnley to Fort William by train and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Fort William via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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