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

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There are 9 ways to get from Fort William to Blackburn by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 47m
    £57–127

  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 Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 50m
    £37–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 34m
    £88–180

  4. Drive  291.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Blackburncar car 291.8 mi
    5h 19m
    £74–107

  5. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    8h 20m
    £89–233

  6. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    9h 18m
    £49–76

  7. 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
    7h 17m
    £113–251

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

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    8h 36m
    £80–189

  9. 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 International to Prestontrain train
    9h 19m
    £68–182

Fort William to Blackburn by bus and train

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Blackburn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Strawberry Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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