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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 25m
    £84–175

  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 23m
    £36–61

  3. Drive 291.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Burnleycar car 291.1 mi
    5h 29m
    £71–103

  4. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    9h 15m
    £72–183

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    8h 8m
    £99–230

  6. Bus via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Streetbus bus 152
    11h 28m

  7. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    8h 7m
    £109–258

Fort William to Burnley by bus and train

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Mechanics Institute via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Burnley Manchester Road via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 8h 8m.

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