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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    5h 38m
    £49–119

  2. Bus #2

    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
    5h 54m
    £22–35

  3. Train via Clydebank

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    6h 35m
    £63–178

  4. Drive 196.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Fort Williamcar car 196.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £48–70

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    5h 54m
    £29–60

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    7h 22m
    £75–142

Carlisle to Fort William by train and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Fort William via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 54m.

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