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

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 54m
    £63–116

  2. Bus via Carlisle

    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
    8h 44m
    £27–38

  3. Train

    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 32m
    £82–167

  4. Drive 224.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Cumbriacar car 224.2 mi
    4h 11m
    £55–79

  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 / ...
    8h 41m
    £36–67

Fort William to Cumbria by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Pooley Bridge Inn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 41m.

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