There are 7 ways to get from Consett to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain
8h 28m£81–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
9h 6m£26–37Drive 238.9 mi
- Drive from Consett to Fort Williamcar 238.9 mi
4h 49m£60–86Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 57m£93–210Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 42m£63–130Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 913
10h 3m£43–80Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 58m£47–184
Consett to Fort William by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Consett to Fort William is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Consett to Fort William is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Consett station to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Consett Bus Station Stand D and arriving at Fort William via John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Consett to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Consett and Fort William is 305 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.
The best way to get from Consett to Fort William without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 28m and costs £80 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Consett to Fort William, including transfers.
Consett to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Consett to Fort William train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Consett to Fort William is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 28m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Consett, England and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Consett Bus Station Stand E to Fort William via Central Stn Clayton St, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Consett Bus Station Stand D to Fort William via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 9h 6m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–200
Flights from Newcastle to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Flights from Newcastle to Edinburgh Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Consett to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Consett to Fort William train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Consett to Fort William is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Consett to Fort William.
There are 726+ hotels available in Fort William.







