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There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Carlisle by bus, train, or car

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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 Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 55m
    £50–123

  2. Bus via Halston Hotel

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    6h 4m
    £23–35

  3. Train via Clydebank

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 38m
    £65–178

  4. Drive 197.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Carlislecar car 197.6 mi
    3h 46m
    £49–70

  5. Bus

    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 595 / ...
    5h 59m
    £30–61

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 57m
    £77–144

Fort William to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Carlisle via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 59m.

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