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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    7h 32m
    £92–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus bus 598
    7h 51m
    £36–75

  3. Drive 250.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Durhamcar car 250.7 mi
    5h 5m
    £61–89

  4. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    7h 19m
    £68–191

  5. Bus via Eldon Square Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    8h 51m
    £40–73

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    8h 21m
    £50–184

Fort William to Durham by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Durham via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William to Sutton Street via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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