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How to get fromDurham to Fort Williamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    7h 35m
    £100–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    8h 55m
    £26–38

  3. Drive  250.3 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Fort Williamcar car 250.3 mi
    5h 5m
    £62–90

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    8h 8m
    £97–219

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    7h 50m
    £82–139

  6. Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    10h 7m
    £46–86

  7. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    9h 19m
    £51–193

Durham to Fort William by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Fort William via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 8h 55m.

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