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

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    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 Boltontrain train
    7h
    £94–178

  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 Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    9h 10m
    £39–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    8h 30m
    £86–142

  4. Drive 302.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Boltoncar car 302.8 mi
    5h 31m
    £74–107

  5. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    7h 32m
    £64–172

  6. 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 43m
    £98–231

  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
    6h 42m
    £101–247

  8. 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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 10m
    £77–184

  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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 42m
    £81–187

Fort William to Bolton by bus and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Bolton via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 10m.

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