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

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Fort William by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 48m
    £26–42

  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 48m
    £22–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    6h 5m
    £68–138

  4. Drive  196.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Fort Williamcar car 196.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £50–72

Carlisle to Fort William by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 5m.

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