There are 9 ways to get from Devon to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain
13h 48m£207–368Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
17h 12m£60–103Drive 549.9 mi
- Drive from Devon to Fort Williamcar 549.9 mi
9h 39m£137–198Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 23m£104–290Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
15h 18m£258–383Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
17h 56m£144–250Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 7m£92–216Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 58m£79–200Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
9h 3m£83–221
Devon to Fort William by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Fort William is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Fort William is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs £90 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at Bus Station via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Devon to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Fort William via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Carlisle and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
The distance between Devon and Fort William is 587 miles. The road distance is 553.1 miles.
The best way to get from Devon to Fort William without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 48m and costs £200 - £370.
It takes approximately 13h 48m to get from Devon to Fort William, including transfers.
Devon to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Devon to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Devon to Fort William is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 48m and costs £200 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 12m.
What companies run services between Devon, England and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Yeoford to Fort William via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Bus Station via Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 12m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £220–330
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Devon to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Devon to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Fort William is 553 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Devon to Fort William.
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