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

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 28m
    £83–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    8h 34m
    £29–39

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    7h 36m
    £47–87

  4. Drive  224.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Cumbriacar car 224.2 mi
    4h 11m
    £56–80

Fort William to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pooley Bridge Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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