There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 29m£84–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 44m£28–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus Ember
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 41m£52–87Drive 224.2 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Cumbriacar 224.2 mi
4h 11m£56–81
Fort William to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Cumbria is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Fort William and Cumbria is 242 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Fort William to Cumbria, including transfers.
Fort William to Cumbria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Cumbria is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 8h 44m.
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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 44m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Cumbria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Cumbria is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Fort William to Cumbria.
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