Rome2Rio

How to get fromFort William to Bakewellby bus, train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Bakewell

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Fort William to Bakewell by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 5m
    £113–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 131 / ...
    12h
    £37–72

  3. Drive 351.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Bakewellcar car 351.6 mi
    6h 28m
    £86–124

  4. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    8h 26m
    £75–157

  5. Train via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 48m
    £132–265

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    11h 9m
    £193–281

  7. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 180
    12h 14m
    £59–130

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    8h 58m
    £80–170

  9. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    8h 47m
    £112–263

  10. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train
    9h 56m
    £112–249

  11. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train
    10h 34m
    £121–233

Fort William to Bakewell by bus and train

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort William to Bakewell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 362 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Fire Station via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Lancaster, Manchester Piccadilly, Buxton, and Railway Station in around 10h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers