There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 37m£69–138Bus via Halston Hotel
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 4m£22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
5h 59m£25–39Drive 197.6 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Carlislecar 197.6 mi
3h 46m£50–71
Fort William to Carlisle by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Carlisle is to bus via Halston Hotel which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Carlisle is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Carlisle via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Fort William and Carlisle is 218 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Fort William to Carlisle, including transfers.
Fort William to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Carlisle, England?
You can take a train from Fort William to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Carlisle is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Fort William to Carlisle.
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