There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Grasmere by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 41m£77–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 34m£34–53Train via Rail Station
- 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 / ...
8h 7m£81–177Drive 234 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Grasmerecar 234 mi
4h 41m£57–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus Ember
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 3m£59–102Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h 24m£92–199
Fort William to Grasmere by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Grasmere is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Grasmere is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Village Hall via Buchanan Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Fort William and Grasmere is 274 miles. The road distance is 235.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Grasmere without a car is to bus and train via Glasgow which takes 7h 41m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Fort William to Grasmere, including transfers.
Fort William to Grasmere bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Grasmere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Grasmere is to train via Rail Station which takes 8h 7m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Grasmere, England?
You can take a train from Fort William to Village Hall via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Village Hall via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Fort William to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Fort William to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Fort William to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Grasmere bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Grasmere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Grasmere is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Fort William to Grasmere.
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