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How to get fromFort William to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 37m
    £67–137

  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
    £23–33

  3. 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
    £26–41

  4. Drive  197.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Carlislecar car 197.5 mi
    3h 46m
    £50–72

Fort William to Carlisle by train and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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.

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