What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Cambridge is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Cambridge is to bus and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Cambridge via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Fort William to Cambridge?

The distance between Fort William and Cambridge is 461 miles. The road distance is 456.7 miles.

How do I travel from Fort William to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Fort William to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs £150 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Fort William to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Cambridge bus from?

Fort William to Cambridge bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Cambridge train from?

Fort William to Cambridge train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Fort William to Cambridge is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 54m.

Where does the Fort William to Cambridge bus arrive?

Fort William to Cambridge bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Cambridge train arrive?

Fort William to Cambridge train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Cambridge is 457 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Fort William to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Fort William to Cambridge?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Fort William to Cambridge?

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Fort William to Cambridge - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
6h 6m
£42–144
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
7h 54m
£41–159
Train
1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
11h 10m
£156–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
13h 54m
£52–83
Drive 454 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Cambridgecar 454 mi
8h
£113–163
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 33m
£44–157
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
7h 22m
£47–146
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 57m
£114–395
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
7h 52m
£48–160
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 44m
£88–231
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
3. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain
16h 14m
£103–174

Fort William to Cambridge by train

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11h 10mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.1 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Cambridge via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 13h 54m.

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