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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    7h 57m
    £71–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    8h 15m
    £24–36

  3. Drive  222.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Fort Williamcar car 222.7 mi
    4h 15m
    £56–80

  4. Bus via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    4. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    11h 43m
    £40–55

Cockermouth to Fort William by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Main Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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