There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5h 54m£30–62Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5h 54m£21–33Train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 27m£67–166Drive 196.7 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Fort Williamcar 196.7 mi
3h 45m£49–70
Carlisle to Fort William by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Fort William is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Fort William is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Carlisle and Fort William is 199 miles. The road distance is 197.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £29 - £65.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Carlisle to Fort William, including transfers.
Carlisle to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Fort William train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Fort William is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Carlisle to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Carlisle to Fort William train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Fort William is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Carlisle to Fort William.
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